Utility Worker - Water Division

Between $15.45 and

$20.33

Per Hour

Position range in Coastal Bend $13.54 - $25.76 Per hour

Utility Worker - Water Division

Kingsville, City of

Occupation: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

Location: KINGSVILLE, TX - 78364-1458

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16848183

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 4/4/2025

Updated: 6/16/2025

Expires: 7/31/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.

Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

6 Month(s)

DL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Hours

40 Hours Per Week

Shift

Day Shift

Help for . Opens a new window.

Help for . Opens a new window.

The City of Kingsville is accepting applications for a Utility Worker in the Water Division of the Public Works Department. Under supervision will perform work in the construction, maintenance, and operations of the Public Works Department. Utility workers make water pipe taps; repair and install pipes, hydrants and valves; maintain facilities, paint, mow, lay bricks and cement; perform minor building construction work, maintain vehicles and equipment; serve on stand-by crew for after hour emergency work as needed. Must be able to read, understand and follow written and verbal job instructions, use good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly. Performs other duties as required/assigned.

Training, Experience and Other Requirements :

Must obtain a grade C Certificate of competency as mandated by the appropriate Texas agency within one (1) year of employment. Six (6) months experience in using hammers, saws, screwdrivers, wrenches, shovels, drills, and power saws. Required to read addresses, directions, and signs.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds; pull, push or drag up to 150 pounds of installation and repair equipment. Work in trenches, and confined spaces, work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures and other inclement weather; some exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive, fumes, odors, dust, chemicals, and toxic waste hazards.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.

All City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville's citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, and/or immediately after an emergency.

Position require the following: 1) High School diploma or equivalent, 2) Valid driver's license 3) satisfactory driving record and 4) proof of eligibility to legally work in the U.S. The successful applicant is required to pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen and background investigation.

To apply go the following link Or go to the City of Kingsville website and apply there www.cityofkingsville.com

[ AI Translation Assistant

Opens in new window

]

Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.