Utility Technician

United Site Services; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Site Services in California is seeking a Utility Technician to operate Class A, B, and C vehicles—including pumper, fence, and tanker trucks—for daily service at multiple sites.

The role requires safe vehicle operation, timely inspections, accurate log maintenance, and adherence to company servicing guidelines. Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, with CDL or non-commercial license accepted.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Driver License (CDL or non-commercial).
• Excellent time management, customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre- and post-shift vehicle inspections and report deficiencies to shop.
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment, and unusual conditions to Operations Manager.
• Operate service trucks to and from pre-designated work sites based on routing information.
• Service portable restrooms, holding tanks, septic tanks, sinks, showers at sites per guidelines.
• Notify management of issues on back-up routes.
• Maintain radio contact with dispatch for instructions and route changes.
• Maintain truck logs per state and federal regulations.
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations.
• Operate flat bed trucks to deliver or pick up portable restrooms, sinks, tanks, etc.
• Operate fence trucks; lead fence jobs when assigned.
• Operate tanker/transfer trucks to local dumps and complete required paperwork.
• Special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Commercial driving

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Valid license (CDL or non-commercial)

Job description

Primary Purpose

The Utility Technician will operate various Class A, B, and/or C vehicles (pumper truck, P&D truck, fence truck, container truck, etc.) in support of the operation's needs

Primary Purpose

The Utility Technician will operate various Class A, B, and/or C vehicles (pumper truck, P&D truck, fence truck, container truck, etc.) in support of the operation's needs

Essential Functions

• Conducts daily pre-shift & post-shift vehicle inspection & report deficiencies to shop immediately.
• Also, report improper operation, faulty equipment, and unusual conditions to the Operations. Manager.
• Operates service truck to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information.
• Services portable restrooms, holding tanks, septic tanks, sinks, showers, etc., at various work sites by following the Company's servicing guidelines.
• Notifies management of any issues encountered on back-up route assigned.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatch to receive additional instructions, changes to work locations, etc.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Follow all established safety rules & regulations.
• Operates flat bed truck to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information to deliver or pick-up portable restroom units, hand sinks, holding tanks or containers.
• Updates tickets with relevant delivery or pick-up detail.
• Operates fence truck to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information to deliver or pick-up fence (chain link, panel, materials, etc.)
• Will also act as a lead on fence jobs where a crew is assigned to the job/truck and will operate fence installation equipment.
• Operates tanker/transfer truck to and from local dump and completes required paperwork as necessary.
• Special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Driver License (CDL or non-commercial).
• Excellent time management, customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.