Utility Technician Apprentice

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple, TX is seeking a Utility Technician Apprentice to support water and wastewater crews under direct supervision. You will assist in repairs, installations, and maintenance of infrastructure while following safety protocols and traffic control standards.

This role requires a high school diploma and progress toward required licenses, with timelines for Class A CDL permits and tanker endorsements. On-the-job training offers growth opportunities within the utility department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Permit and CDL License must be obtained within specified timeframes.
• Tank Endorsement required within one year of hire.
• TCEQ Licenses D Water or Collection I within six months; D Water and Collection I within one year.

Responsibilities

• Repairs water and wastewater lines; cleans and inspects pipes; installs repair parts and evaluates effectiveness of repair.
• Installs water and wastewater infrastructure including mains, services, and laterals; taps and meters; valves; manholes; air relief valves; fire hydrants; cleanouts, etc.
• Assists in excavation; operates equipment to break rock and asphalt; uses hand tools to remove dirt.
• Cleans wastewater lines; unclogs or cleans mains & laterals.
• Performs line locates of water and wastewater infrastructure per Texas One Call laws.
• Cleans & maintains tools and equipment.
• Drives dump trucks to haul material for repair and installation; loads/unloads equipment.
• Installs traffic control per state and federal manuals.
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL Permit

Class A CDL License

Tanker Endorsement

TCEQ Licenses D Water

TCEQ Licenses Collection I

Job description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple?

Summary

Utility Technician Apprentice, under the general supervision of the Crew Leader, installs, repairs, and maintains water and wastewater infrastructure, operating related equipment and ensuring compliance with safety and traffic control standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Repairs water and wastewater lines; cleans and inspects pipes; installs repair parts and evaluates effectiveness of repair
• Installs water and wastewater infrastructure including, but not limited to, mains, services, and laterals; taps and meters; valves; manholes; air relief valves; fire hydrants; cleanouts, etc.
• Assists in excavation; operates air hammer to break rock and asphalt; uses pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock from excavations; uses probe to locate pipes
• Cleans wastewater lines; uses hand and / or machine rods to unclog or clean mains & laterals
• Performs line locates of water and wastewater infrastructure in accordance with Texas One Call laws
• Cleans & maintains tools and equipment
• Drives various trucks, primarily dump trucks, to haul material related to the repair and installation of water and wastewater infrastructure
• Loads, unloads, and operates dump trucks and other heavy equipment
• Installs traffic control in strict accordance with state and federal manuals of traffic control devices
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates and Licenses

• Class A CDL Permit within six (6) months; Class A CDL License within eight (8) months; Tanker Endorsement within one (1) year of hire
• TCEQ Licenses D Water OR Collection I within six (6) months; D Water AND Collection I within one (1) year

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.