Utility Operator II

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Water Utility Maintenance Worker to operate and maintain a municipal water distribution and wastewater system. The role involves repairing lines, installing meters and valves, and supporting preventive maintenance across the system.

Pay is $18.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. The position requires outdoor work, safety awareness, and the ability to operate basic tools and heavy equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous utility, construction, plumbing, or equipment operation experience preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in confined spaces.
• Able to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Repair water and sewer leaks.
• Make new water and sewer taps.
• Install and replace water meters, valves, service lines, and cleanouts.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines.
• Excavate trenches and prepare work areas for repairs.
• Operate backhoes, dump trucks, and other utility equipment as assigned.
• Locate underground utility lines.
• Restore and clean worksites after repairs.
• Read and maintain meters, gauges, and related equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and instructions from the foreman.
• Assist with additional field maintenance duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Punctual and dependable

Safety conscious

Tool operation

Follow instructions

Outdoor work tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Water Utility Maintenance Worker

We are seeking a dependable Water Utility Maintenance Worker to help operate and maintain a municipal water distribution and wastewater collection system. This hands‑on position involves repairing utility lines, installing meters and valves, and supporting preventive maintenance throughout the system.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Repair water and sewer leaks.
• Make new water and sewer taps.
• Install and replace water meters, valves, service lines, and cleanouts.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines.
• Excavate trenches and prepare work areas for repairs.
• Operate backhoes, dump trucks, and other utility equipment as assigned.
• Locate underground utility lines.
• Restore and clean worksites after repairs.
• Read and maintain meters, gauges, and related equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and instructions from the foreman.
• Assist with additional field maintenance duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous utility, construction, plumbing, or equipment operation experience preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in confined spaces.
• Able to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and safety conscious.