Maintenance Worker II

The City of Murphy redefines the  government experience for its employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being “One City, One Team” of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

• Respectful – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse city with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Professional – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Trustworthy – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• Friendly – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you’ve ever had!

The City of Murphy Public Works Department seeks to add a Maintenance Worker II to its dynamic team! As our Maintenance Worker II you will perform a variety of tasks in support of the operations and maintenance of the City’s water, wastewater, roadway, and stormwater systems.

This is a full-time non-exempt position that works a standard work schedule of Monday–Friday 7am–4pm.

This opportunity is exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #27.

Pay plan range:
Min $22.11 per hour, Mid $26.53 per hour, Max $30.95 per hour.

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact Human Resources by e‑mailing hr.

• Interact with customers regarding requests for customer service.
• Maintain Public Services Department equipment, vehicles, and tools. Keep records of general maintenance inspection on all equipment and vehicles. Conduct maintenance and equipment checks daily. Maintain inspection reports daily.
• Set up and maintain traffic control plans utilizing safety techniques as required by TxMUTCD.
• Maintain and repair all water and wastewater system components (manholes, pipe, lift station, SCADA, elevated and ground storage tanks, pumps, fire hydrants, valves, meters, meter boxes, pipe, etc.). Repair failed pipe and fittings and meter change‑outs.
• Utilize chemicals such as floating degreaser, chlorine, caustic soda, and all‑purpose cleaners.
• Conduct inspections and data documentation on water and wastewater stations daily, including weekends on a rotating schedule.
• Maintain and repair all stormwater system components (bridges, culverts, storm water channels, inlets, outfalls, and curbs). Repair failed pipe and inlet structures.
• Maintain, install, and replace all sign and guard rail components (posts, plates, and anchors) within the City right of way.
• Maintain and repair all roadway system components (striping, raised pavement markers (RPM), clear and trim rights of way). Sand streets prior to and during the icing of roadways; install and maintain high water barricades during excessive rain events.
• Operate a variety of equipment, vehicles, and tools such as tractors, mowers, back‑hoes, skid steers, mini‑excavators, jackhammers, skill saws, drills, bolt cutters, rollers, dump trucks, dozers, 1 to 5‑ton vehicles, etc.
• Identify and inform supervisor of potential hazards, liability exposures, problem areas, public inquiries, and the status of work activities.
• Adhere to departmental, personnel, and safety rules and regulations.
લે be subject to covering/handling first‑call or back‑up call when assigned.
• Assist other Departments during emergencies, i.e., after accidents, traffic control, removal of property, etc.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Three (3) years of related construction, maintenance lié repair of roadway and stormwater experience.
• Three (3) years of related construction, maintenance and repair of water and…