Utility Maintenance Worker I

CITY OF WHARTONUTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER IClass specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range ofduties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended toreflect all duties performed within the job.DEFINITIONTo perform semi-skilled and unskilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair andrelated activities pertaining to water and wastewater operations.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is an entry level class within the Utility Maintenance Worker series.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general supervision from upper level utilities staff.Exercises no supervision.EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES--Importantresponsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Essential duties and responsibilities. Perform water and wastewater construction and maintenance activities;participate in the repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines including repairingleaks and taps, rodding sewer lines, and assist in making sewer taps; locate water andsewer lines.. Assist the Public Utilities Department in obtaining a variety of tools andsupplies used to maintain water and wastewater operations.. Repair water towers and storage tanks.. Responsible for changing chlorine bottles and filling fluoride barrels at variouswater distribution sites.. Provide assistance in performing repairs to lift station machinery andequipment; assist in the repairs on transfer pumps.. Assist in street maintenance by patching pot holes.UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER I FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Created: 2026-01-06