Job Details

Salary : $37,814.40 Annually
Location : Harker Heights Public Works Department, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: PW07.31.25
Department: Water Operations
Opening Date: 07/31/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

JOB SUMMARY

Performs construction, repair, and maintenance work on sewer and water lines; operates equipment and performs extensive manual labor; reads meters; performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed under the general supervision of the crew leader or the on-site supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1. Operates a jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, light trucks, and assist with sewer cleaning machine.

1. Assists in installing water and sewer lines; repairs wastewater main and manholes; enters confined spaces (i.e. sewer or manholes) to do maintenance.

1. Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.

1. Performs meter accuracy tests on customers' meters.

1. Installs and resets meters.

1. Replaces meter boxes.

1. Reads customer service meters.

1. Loads and downloads hand-held meter devices.

1. Turns meters on/off.

1. Performs minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance.

1. Cleans and stocks the truck.

1. Loads and unloads various materials; performs yard clean-up and all other duties assigned.

1. Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of the job.

1. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights' Core Values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; must be able to obtain Texas CDL Driver's License within six (6) months from date of hire; must be able to obtain a Texas "D" Water Distribution and Collections I Certification within one (1) year from date of hire, and must be able to obtain a Texas "C" Water Distribution Certification with three (3) years from date of hire.
A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position.
The City of Harker Heights offers a variety of competitive benefit packages for regular full time employees which include:

• Health Insurance - Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and Ameritas Dental.
  (100% paid by City for employee - spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee)
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Holidays
  (13 paid holidays per year)
• Member Texas Municipal Retirement System
  (Contribution rate of 7% - City Matching 2 to 1)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary)
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance Plan
  • Long Term Disability (Provided by the City)
  • Group Life (Provided by the City)
• Longevity pay
• Incentives
• Certification Pay (Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works)