Water/Sewer Laborer - City of Royse City, TX : Job Details

Salary : $37,627.20 AnnuallyLocation : Public Works/Parks, TXJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2025-00153Department: PUBLIC WORKS-WATEROpening Date: 06/11/2025Closing Date: 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Central General Summary Operates heavy equipment used in construction, repair and maintenance of streets, as required, and read meters as required. Work in the Public Works Department (Streets, Water, and/or Sewer) as assigned by the Director of Public Works. SUPERVISIONGeneral supervision is provided by the Director of Public Works. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform work activities in Streets, Water and Sewer and all additional Public Works functions.
• Prepares job sites to ensure that safety procedures are established repair methods are utilized.
• Repairs, inspects, and maintains the construction of streets, concrete curb and gutters.
• Repairs, inspects, maintains and is responsible for safe keeping of equipment and tools.
• Assists in preparing daily work reports, logs and records.
• Assists in scheduling maintenance activities.
• Operates equipment, such as, backhoe, loader, dump truck, jet machine, roller and any other equipment that may become available.
• Responsible for reading water meters.
• Regular attendance is an essential function
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skill to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Knowledge of preventative and minor maintenance repair on tools and equipment
• Skill in using hand tools to perform routine manual labor tasks
• Knowledge of routine construction maintenance and repair methods
• Ability to identify and correct potential safety hazards
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Physical Requirements/Work Environment MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or GED Valid Texas driver's license PREFERRED:

• Class C Water Distribution License
• Experience in maintenance, repair and construction of streets, water distribution, and/or wastewater collection systems
• Experience using heavy equipment
• Class A CDL
• Experience with SCADA Computer System
• Experience with Lift Stations
• Inspection experience with Water, Sewer and Street projects
• Experience with reading and interpreting engineering plans

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIESMust be physically fit with strength sufficient to lift up to 80 pounds. Must be able to work on your feet for a continuous eight-hour shift in both indoor and outdoor locations.The City of Royse City offers a comprehensive benefits package. View our benefits summary at