Utility Maintenance Worker I

City Of Wharton Utility Maintenance Worker I To perform semi-skilled and unskilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair and related activities pertaining to water and wastewater operations. This is an entry level class within the Utility Maintenance Worker series. Receives general supervision from upper level utilities staff. Exercises no supervision. Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform water and wastewater construction and maintenance activities; participate in the repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines including repairing leaks and taps, rodding sewer lines, and assist in making sewer taps; locate water and sewer lines. Assist the Public Utilities Department in obtaining a variety of tools and supplies used to maintain water and wastewater operations. Repair water towers and storage tanks. Responsible for changing chlorine bottles and filling fluoride barrels at various water distribution sites. Provide assistance in performing repairs to lift station machinery and equipment; assist in the repairs on transfer pumps. Assist in street maintenance by patching pot holes.