Utility Maintenance Worker Iii-Dwu Wwc (Non-Civil Service)

Salary : $42,163.52 - $50,349.45 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations - Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: HRNCS-UMWIII-DWU-WWC
Department: Dallas Water Utilities
* Org (REQUIRED): 7412 DWU-WW Col-Sys Maint So
Opening Date: 10/31/2023
Closing Date: 12/29/2023 10:00 AM Central
Position Purpose
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Overview
The Utility Maintenance Worker III performs a variety of low-skilled and semi-skilled labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines, maintenance of airport grounds and facilities, construction and maintenance of water or wastewater mains, and maintenance of public facilities, lakes, and dam. Operates a wide range of equipment to perform maintenance activities.
Essential Functions

• Performs maintained work setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, spreading and laying asphalt, and spreading crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters or streets; operates air and jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs.
  
• Lays various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains, and water mains to ensure proper flow is maintained.
  
• Loads and unloads tools, construction material, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
  
• Flags traffic and sets out barricades, cones or other safety devices to help ensure the safety of the crew and the public.
  
• Digs ditches and trenches grading to specific evaluation; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation.
  
• Assists in cleaning drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains, and sewer lines using various power operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.
  
• Drives dump truck, tractor driven mowers, or other equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies, or material to and from the work site.
  
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions; tracks inventory of equipment and follows safety and disposal guidelines for chemicals and other repair fluids.
  
• Cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots removing any hazards and ensuring safety of tenants; provides landscape maintenance at golf course and on other public areas.
  
• Performs Facility Safety Inspections, MED Inspections, and checks for fire extinguishers; reports any problems to supervisor.
  
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.
  
• Knowledge, use, care of hand and power tools, such as jackhammer, cement mixer, and power auger.
  
• Knowledge of surface preparation/adaptability of various surface materials.
  
• Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
  
• May require knowledge of custodial, carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanics, landscaping, and specialized equipment.
  
• Ability to read and understand MAPSCO.
  
• Ability to operate a variety of simple to complex power tools or power equipment used in construction or landscaping.
  
• Ability to perform a variety of moderate to heavy physical labor for extended periods.
  
• Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.
  
• Ability to follow drawings, designs, and oral/written instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps, procedures.
  
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
  
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience
3 years of experience performing various maintenance and labor work.
Licenses and Certifications
Texas CDL Class A or B
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Supplemental Information
Other Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in Utility Maintenance.
• Drug/alcohol testing and physical may be required.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Must have own means of transportation and a phone number to be reached at.

Working Conditions and Hazards

• Must be willing to work in the sanitary sewer/wastewater system.
  
• Requires extensive walking, carrying, dragging, holding, pulling, pushing, lifting, kneeling, bending, twisting body, walking, reaching, and squatting; may be required to lift up to 100 pounds.
  
• Major activities are performed outdoors on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, heights, temperature swings, constant noise, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes, odors, toxic chemicals (pesticides or herbicides), dust and mites.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
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This question is only for those who have previously worked for the City of Dallas. If you are a former City of Dallas employee and were "Terminated", has it been more than two (2) years since your termination? If you are not a former City of Dallas employee, please select C or D.

• Yes-it has been more than two (2) years since my termination.
• No-It has been less than two (2) years since my termination.
• I have never worked for the City of Dallas.
• I am a current City of Dallas employee.

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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid Texas CDL? If so, please check which applies.

• Texas CDL Class A
• Texas CDL Class B
• None of the above

04
Check all of the equipment that you know how to operate. (Requires Class A or B CDL to operate)

• Thermoplastic Pre-melter
• Paint or Thermoplastic Striping Truck
• Pavement Grinder
• Flat Bed Truck
• 4-Yard Dump Truck
• 6-Yard Dump Truck
• Truck Trailer Combination
• None of the above

05
Do you have 3 years or more of experience performing various maintenance and labor work?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have construction experience? If so, please check all that apply.

• General Construction
• Residential Building Construction
• Institutional/Commercial Building Construction
• Specialized Industrial Construction
• Infrastructure/Heavy Construction
• None of the above

07
Do you have experience using any of the following tools? Please check all that apply.

• Hand
• Power
• Pneumatic
• None of the above

08
Do you have a minimum of 6 months experience in Utility Maintenance?

• Yes
• No

09
Please select below, all in which you have basic knowledge and operating experience.

• Storm Drains
• Sewer Lines
• Wastewater Mains
• Water Valves
• Laying or repair of Sanitary Sewers/Water Mains
• Facilities and Ground Maintenance
• Asphalt
• Concrete
• Ordering Parts & Supplies
• None of the above

10
Do you know how to read any of the following? Please check all that apply.

• MAPSCO
• Water Maps
• Pipeline Drawings
• Blueprints
• None of the above

11
Do you have experience operating a 2-Way Radio?

• Yes
• No

12
I understand that drug/alcohol testing and a physical may be required.

• Yes
• No

13
Do you have experience in Traffic Markings?

• Yes
• No

14
How did you hear about this position with the City of Dallas?

• City of Dallas Website
• Current City of Dallas Employee
• Friend-Word of Mouth
• Job Fair
• Other

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If you answered "Job Fair" for the previous question, please indicate the title of the Job Fair and/or date of the job fair you attended or type N/A in the field below.
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At the Job Fair, did you speak directly to a Recruiter? Please check which applies.

• Yes
• No
• N/A (not applicable)

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