Utility Maintenance Technician I - Field Ops & Metering

City of Fulshear; Fulshear (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fulshear is seeking an entry-level Utility Maintenance Technician I to support reliable water and wastewater services under close supervision. You will perform field maintenance, meter reads, connections, and customer-service tasks while developing knowledge of tools, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include installing and maintaining meters and related components, completing work orders and records, and assisting during on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of general maintenance, construction, utility, or related field experience.
• Valid State of Texas Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Performs field-service and maintenance tasks that support reliable water and wastewater services.
• Performs routine meter reads, field data collection, service connections and disconnections, and other assigned metering services.
• Responds courteously to residents and customers, provides accurate information within assigned authority, and refers complex matters appropriately.
• Assists with installing, programming, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing advanced metering infrastructure water meters, meter boxes, and related components.
• Assists with installing, repairing, and maintaining water and wastewater lines, services, valves, hydrants, and related infrastructure.
• Completes work orders, meter records, service documentation, inspection forms, and other required records accurately and timely.
• Participates in rotating on-call assignments, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Works as part of a crew and coordinates effectively with supervisors, experienced technicians, plant operators, customers, and other departments.
• Conducts routine site and equipment inspections and promptly reports needed repairs, unsafe conditions, or operational concerns.
• Identifies and reports meter tampering, unauthorized use, suspected theft of service, leaks, hazards, and other irregular conditions.
• Learns and applies utility procedures, tools, safety practices, and regulatory requirements to improve technical capability and service reliability.
• Serves in an essential capacity during emergencies, disasters, and catastrophic events and may be assigned duties outside normal responsibilities to support public safety and continuity of City operations.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Fulshear is seeking an entry-level Utility Maintenance Technician I to support reliable water and wastewater services under close supervision. You will perform field maintenance, meter reads, connections, and customer-service tasks while developing knowledge of tools, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include installing and maintaining meters and related components, completing work orders and records, and assisting during on-call rotations.