City of Kerrville, TX
Water Distribution Utility Worker
City of Kerrville, TX, Kerrville, Texas, United States, 78028
Salary:
$18.04 Hourly Location :
Kerrville Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00041 Department:
Public Works Division:
Water Distribution Opening Date:
09/10/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Summary
Install, repair and maintain the City water and wastewater mains and related devices. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with the maintenance, repair and installation of the City water and wastewater systems to include:
Working with a repair crew(s) to repair broken water and wastewater mains and service lines. Assisting in the installation and/or repair of large water meters, valves and fire hydrants. Using City utility maps to locate and mark City water/wastewater lines on site.
Safety: Functioning in a team environment or independent, following all safety rules and regulations. Maintain and perform minor repairs of the Water Distribution Division vehicles, equipment, tools and building. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities:
Education, Certifications and Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of similar or related work experience is required. Possession of a valid Texas Class C Driver's License is required. Possession of or ability to obtain within one year of employment, a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Must have the ability to think and act "safety" in a challenging environment. Ability to work independent and in a team environment. Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. Ability to work an irregular schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
Service trucks, backhoe, trenchers, dump truck, trailer, air compressor, water pumps, hand tools, pipes, shovels, rakes, picks, maps, flashlight, gas detector, jack hammer, shoring, saws, chain cutter, water tapping machine, sewer tapping machine, compressor and other similar equipment and tools as needed. Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel toe boots, rubber boots, safety vest, safety cones, ear protection, respirator. Special Requirements:
Subject to 24-hour on-call as required, serve on a rotation duty schedule for weekend duty and night call-outs, and required to respond to emergency call-outs. Must be able to work in adverse weather, conditions and environments, performing physically challenging skills.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
Duties are generally performed citywide in both outdoor and indoor settings. This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing and pulling. This position is subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and other atmospheric conditions. At the City of Kerrville, we are proud to offer each eligible employee a competitive total compensation package. To maintain our competitiveness, market analysis' are completed regularly to compare employee pay with market rates and make adjustments when needed and when our budget allows.
Full time employees
are eligible for the following employee benefits:
Medical: With budget approval, the City contributes 100% of the cost for employee only coverage and contributes a portion of the cost of dependent coverage. Dental: With budget approval, the City contributes 100% of the cost for employee only coverage and contributes a portion of the cost of dependent coverage. Vision: The employee pays 100% of the cost. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: With budget approval, this is a City paid benefit for employee only coverage. Terms apply. Long Term Disability Insurance: With budget approval, this is a City paid benefit for employee only coverage. Terms apply. Longevity: With budget approval, employees earn $4.00 per month for each complete full month of continuous service. The employee must complete one full year of employment to be eligible. Maximum benefit is $1,200 annually. Voluntary Life Insurance: The employee may elect up to five times their base annual salary with a maximum of $250,000. Coverage for spouse and dependent children is also available for purchase. Terms apply. Voluntary AD&D: The employee may elect up to ten times their base annual salary with a maximum of $500,000. Terms apply. Voluntary Short-Term Disability: The employee may elect up to 60% of their base weekly salary with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,000. Terms apply. Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): This mandatory retirement plan requires each employee to contribute 7% of their gross salary to the plan and the City matches contributions 2 to 1. An employee becomes eligible to retire with 20 years of service or with five years of service at a minimum of age 60. Optional Deferred Compensation: The employee may contribute to a 457 plan through Mission Square Retirement. Social Security: Current rate is 6.2% for both employee and employer Medicare: Current rate is 1.45% for both employee and employer. Vacation - 12 days annually during first five years of employment (accrued monthly) Sick Leave - 12 days per calendar year (accrued monthly) Holidays - 14 holidays plus two floating day
$18.04 Hourly Location :
Kerrville Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00041 Department:
Public Works Division:
Water Distribution Opening Date:
09/10/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Summary
Install, repair and maintain the City water and wastewater mains and related devices. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with the maintenance, repair and installation of the City water and wastewater systems to include:
Working with a repair crew(s) to repair broken water and wastewater mains and service lines. Assisting in the installation and/or repair of large water meters, valves and fire hydrants. Using City utility maps to locate and mark City water/wastewater lines on site.
Safety: Functioning in a team environment or independent, following all safety rules and regulations. Maintain and perform minor repairs of the Water Distribution Division vehicles, equipment, tools and building. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities:
Education, Certifications and Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of similar or related work experience is required. Possession of a valid Texas Class C Driver's License is required. Possession of or ability to obtain within one year of employment, a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Must have the ability to think and act "safety" in a challenging environment. Ability to work independent and in a team environment. Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. Ability to work an irregular schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
Service trucks, backhoe, trenchers, dump truck, trailer, air compressor, water pumps, hand tools, pipes, shovels, rakes, picks, maps, flashlight, gas detector, jack hammer, shoring, saws, chain cutter, water tapping machine, sewer tapping machine, compressor and other similar equipment and tools as needed. Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel toe boots, rubber boots, safety vest, safety cones, ear protection, respirator. Special Requirements:
Subject to 24-hour on-call as required, serve on a rotation duty schedule for weekend duty and night call-outs, and required to respond to emergency call-outs. Must be able to work in adverse weather, conditions and environments, performing physically challenging skills.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
Duties are generally performed citywide in both outdoor and indoor settings. This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing and pulling. This position is subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and other atmospheric conditions. At the City of Kerrville, we are proud to offer each eligible employee a competitive total compensation package. To maintain our competitiveness, market analysis' are completed regularly to compare employee pay with market rates and make adjustments when needed and when our budget allows.
Full time employees
are eligible for the following employee benefits:
Medical: With budget approval, the City contributes 100% of the cost for employee only coverage and contributes a portion of the cost of dependent coverage. Dental: With budget approval, the City contributes 100% of the cost for employee only coverage and contributes a portion of the cost of dependent coverage. Vision: The employee pays 100% of the cost. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: With budget approval, this is a City paid benefit for employee only coverage. Terms apply. Long Term Disability Insurance: With budget approval, this is a City paid benefit for employee only coverage. Terms apply. Longevity: With budget approval, employees earn $4.00 per month for each complete full month of continuous service. The employee must complete one full year of employment to be eligible. Maximum benefit is $1,200 annually. Voluntary Life Insurance: The employee may elect up to five times their base annual salary with a maximum of $250,000. Coverage for spouse and dependent children is also available for purchase. Terms apply. Voluntary AD&D: The employee may elect up to ten times their base annual salary with a maximum of $500,000. Terms apply. Voluntary Short-Term Disability: The employee may elect up to 60% of their base weekly salary with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,000. Terms apply. Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): This mandatory retirement plan requires each employee to contribute 7% of their gross salary to the plan and the City matches contributions 2 to 1. An employee becomes eligible to retire with 20 years of service or with five years of service at a minimum of age 60. Optional Deferred Compensation: The employee may contribute to a 457 plan through Mission Square Retirement. Social Security: Current rate is 6.2% for both employee and employer Medicare: Current rate is 1.45% for both employee and employer. Vacation - 12 days annually during first five years of employment (accrued monthly) Sick Leave - 12 days per calendar year (accrued monthly) Holidays - 14 holidays plus two floating day