Utilities Serviceperson

Utilities Serviceperson

The City of Tomball is accepting applications for the position of Utilities Serviceperson in the Public Works Department. This position performs a variety of unskilled tasks in the operation, construction, and maintenance of all City facilities and system operations. Under general direction, perform general labor work or repair, for water, sewer and gas systems and lines, restoring service and preventing health hazards. This is the entry-level class in the maintenance series. Positions in this class perform physical labor in construction, maintenance and landscaping assignments. Work is closely supervised and performed according to established procedures or specific oral or written instruction. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during its performance and upon completion. Maintenance workers can be assigned to any one of the field maintenance divisions or Utility Billing Department.

Qualifications :

• Experience in operating excavation equipment such as backhoe, loaders and other specialized equipment.
• Must be able to obtain Class D water and wastewater licenses within one year from hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must possess H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and random drug screening in the DOT covered position pool.

Essential Duties :

Utilities Serviceperson I

To be hired at this level you must meet the qualifications listed above, possess Class D water and wastewater licenses and have one year of experience working in water, sewer or gas systems.

Utilities Serviceperson II

To be hired at this level you must meet the qualifications listed above, possess Class C water and wastewater licenses and have two years of experience working in water, sewer or gas systems.

Salary :

Utilities Serviceperson Hiring range - $36,109 - $37,918 ($17.36 hourly to $18.23 hourly) Salary range - $36,109 - $54,184

Utilities Serviceperson I Hiring range - $39,811 - $41,808 ($19.14 hourly to $20.10 hourly) Salary range - $39,811 - $59,738

Utilities Serviceperson II Hiring range $41,808 - $43,909 ($20.10 hourly to $21.11 hourly) Salary range - $41,808 - $62,712

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - The City of Tomball does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability in employment or the provision of services.