Job Title: Public Works Utility Maintenance
Location: Public Works Department - City of Beeville
Department: Public Works
Hours: Full Time
Start date: Pending the results of an interview and pre-employment drug screen.
Job Description:
Job Title: Utility Worker
Department: Public Works
Reports To: Crew Foreman
Location: City of Beeville, Texas
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Job Summary
The City of Beeville is seeking a hardworking and dependable Utility Worker to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks as directed by the crew foreman. This position supports city operations related to street, drainage, and maintenance work, ensuring safe and effective public service.
Essential Functions
- Perform miscellaneous work using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pitchforks, axes, saws, and air hammers.
- Assist with fence building and related maintenance tasks.
- Serve on seal coat and paving crews as directed.
- Collect and remove solid waste, tree limbs, brush, and debris.
- Be subject to 24-hour call as needed to ensure proper operation of street and drainage systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Work Habit
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance in a workplace environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to make informed decisions regarding work-related duties.
- Ability to safely and effectively operate assigned hand tools and light equipment.
- Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
Types of Equipment Used
- Hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pitchforks, axes, saws, air hammers, and other basic equipment assigned by the department.
Minimum Requirements for Employment
Education, Experience, and Certification:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License or available alternate means of transportation.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background investigation.
Physical Requirements
- Must be in good physical condition and able to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Work is primarily performed outdoors with frequent exposure to inclement weather.
- Ability to move about job sites, offices, and buildings as required.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and communication devices.
- Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, and vision to communicate effectively and perform assigned duties.
- Sufficient mobility and physical reflexes to engage in tasks involving standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and bending.
Additional Information
Nothing contained in this job description or any related materials creates a contract of employment between an employee and the City of Beeville. Employment with the City is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time with or without cause or notice.
How to Apply
Applications are available Online or at:
City of Beeville – Human Resources Department
400 N. Washington St.
Beeville, TX 78102
Phone: 361-358-4641 Ext. 201
Email: Human Resources