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Job Description
An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!
Job Description
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs various Municipal Utilities maintenance and repair activities of the City’s infrastructure; provides work direction to other maintenance staff. This designation is distinguished from the Crew Leader designation by greater lead work responsibilities over a large group of maintenance staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Provides work direction to other maintenance staff; assigns and reviews work; trains workers; provides supplies and materials for work projects.
- Distributes materials to work crews; performs inventory of supplies, parts and materials; orders and receives various items from vendors.
- Receives and responds to citizen complaints.
- Replaces and installs water hydrants and valves; repairs and builds old hydrants; conducts flow tests.
- Installs and/or upgrades new water and sewer taps; installs clean outs; installs water meters and meter boxes.
- Repairs water main breaks and service lines; locates water valves and water mains.
- Jets and vacuums sewer lines; vacuums and cleans overflows.
- Locates and marks utilities.
- Repairs tools, small engines and various construction equipment; performs light maintenance on large equipment.
- Performs fabrication of parts.
- Conducts the building and/or repair of various building structures.
- Performs fueling operations for City vehicles and equipment.
- Transports heavy equipment to job sites.
- Operates light and heavy motorized vehicles and equipment.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge:- City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
- Water and sewer system operations.
- Building maintenance and repair operations.
- Building construction methods and practices.
- Small engine maintenance and repair methods and practices.
- Traffic control operations.
- Principles and practices of project management.
- Principles and practices of effective employee supervision.
- Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
Skill in:- Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
- Providing efficient customer service.
- Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
- Reading and understanding blueprints and construction documents.
- Operating various light and heavy motorized equipment and vehicles.
- Using various hand and power tools.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent; AND five years’ experience in public works maintenance and repair operations, including three years of supervisory or lead work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:- Possession of a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License.
- Distribution “C” License
- Collection II License
- May require possession of a TEEX Collection I License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed both in an indoor and outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm and hazardous chemicals. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. May be required to climb ladders. May be required to work in confined spaces.
Compensation Range
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The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Galveston
Show moreImagine yourself as an Islander living in an elegant Victorian home or on a shady, oak-lined street on the Island’s east end, or in a home overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico on the west end. There is a variety of rental property to choose from throughout the Island, from Galveston has the amenities of a larger city, but with tight-knit small town friendliness.
Its ethnically diverse citizens have worked together to make their city better since the early days of its founding in 1836. When faced with adversity, Galvestonians unite to solve whatever obstacles may arise. Non-profit organizations and community groups offer a variety of volunteer opportunities regardless of your interests or desired area of service.
The Island has a multifaceted economic base with expanding job markets in tourism, the medical field, marine-related fields, as well as other areas. Education, banking, insurance and marine industries also are job fields that contribute to the strong, diverse economy. Island life is enhanced by the absence of drive-time traffic reports on the radio and heavy traffic delays. The major thoroughfares are rarely heavily congested, even during peak times. And it takes no more than 15-20 minutes to get anywhere you want to go on the Island.
All this time saved driving to work and running errands can be spent enjoying Island life.
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