Utility Systems Worker I, (B254130-10), 202, Utilities

Salary : $14.55 Hourly

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : B254130-10

Department : Utilities (41 / 42)

Division : Transmission & Distribution

Opening Date : 08 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Assists Lift Station Operator with maintenance and compliance of wastewater treatment plant operations to meet City and TECQ regulations. Performs preventative maintenance and cleaning of lift stations. Maintains and repairs equipment, machinery, sewer access points, lateral lines, and drain lines.

Essential Functions / Job Competencies / Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Helps maintain plants to ensure they are in proper operating condition. Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on equipment and tools. Inspects and maintains lift station and pumps.
• Repairs and installs valves, plugs, pipes, lateral / drain lines, and sewer manhole rings and covers.
• Prepares and completes concrete work; conducts traffic control.
• Serves on-call for equipment-related emergencies.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities :

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Seldom

Sometimes

Often

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

Sometimes

Frequently

Often

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Seldom :

Often

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography,

socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at : under Employee Benefits

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Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

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I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License", "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

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