Field Utility Technician - Water & Wastewater Operations

City of Round Rock, TX; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Round Rock, TX seeks a Utility Services Worker to support maintenance and repair of water distribution, wastewater collections, and stormwater operations. Under general supervision, you will assist crews, prepare tools, locate valves and hydrants, and help keep equipment in good condition.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a Texas driver’s license, and potential CDL A with tanker endorsement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required.
• One (1) year of general maintenance experience is preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment, Class D Basic Water Operations license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); completion of, or ability to complete within one (1) year of employment, the following courses provided by TEEX: Work Zone Traffic Control, Flaggers in Work Zones, Introduction to Backhoe Operation, Skid Steer Operator.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all fluids, tires, and lighting are in operation and that adequate equipment and supplies are available; prepares and checks with crew leader parts and tools for use.
• Performs daily tasks by meeting with crew leader and traveling to the job site to unload equipment; inspects area and gets tools ready; locates valves and hydrants.
• Maintains cleanliness of service truck, dump truck, backhoe, trailer, parts, and tools; checks fuel level, tires, lighting operations, and fluids at end of shift; parks vehicles.
• Trains and or assists other staff members.
• Assists crew leaders as needed.

Skills

General skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas driver’s license

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

TCEQ Class D Basic Water Operations license

TEEX Work Zone Traffic Control

TEEX Flaggers in Work Zones

TEEX Introduction to Backhoe Operation

TEEX Skid Steer Operator

Job description

City of Round Rock, TX seeks a Utility Services Worker to support maintenance and repair of water distribution, wastewater collections, and stormwater operations. Under general supervision, you will assist crews, prepare tools, locate valves and hydrants, and help keep equipment in good condition.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a Texas driver’s license, and potential CDL A with tanker endorsement.