Water Infrastructure Specialist

The City of Friendswood is seeking a highly skilled Utility Maintenance Worker to join our Public Works Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair water and wastewater treatment facilities using various tools and equipment.
• Raise manholes, valve boxes, and meter boxes using hand tools and masonry tools.
• Expose, cut, remove, and replace or clamp damaged sewer lines or water lines using hand tools.
• Tap mainlines, install saddles, and connect water service to meter.
• Repair and install fittings, valves, hydrants, and other appurtenances associated with water distribution on lines from 3"-24".
• Operate light trucks to transport crew members, equipment, and materials to worksites.
• Clear clogged sewer lines using a water jet rodder.
• Tap mainlines, install saddles, and connect sewer lines to residences.
• Repair and install taps, fittings, manholes, and other appurtenances associated with sanitary sewer collection on lines from 4"-24".
• Perform light mechanical repairs such as oil and filter changes.
• Provide emergency response to repair or maintain equipment or systems after normal working hours.
• Perform other duties within areas of responsibility and ability, as assigned.
• Fulfill on-call responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Six months to one year of related experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
• Grade "D" certificate in the water.
• Class "I" Collection license.

This position may require 24-hour availability in emergency situations.