Utility Technician Apprentice

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

Job summary

City of Temple seeks a Utility Technician Apprentice to assist in installing, repairing, and maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure under the Crew Leader. The role requires operating related equipment and adhering to safety and traffic control standards.

Essential duties include repairing lines, installing mains and services, performing excavations, locating lines per Texas One Call, and driving dump trucks for material transport. Training toward CDL and relevant licenses is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL permit within 6 months; CDL license within 8 months; Tanker endorsement within 1 year.
• TCEQ Licenses D Water or Collection I within 6 months; D Water and Collection I within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, and maintains water and wastewater lines and infrastructure.
• Operates trucks and heavy equipment to transport materials.
• Performs line locates in accordance with Texas One Call laws.
• Installs and maintains traffic control per state/federal guidelines.
• Supports safety and compliance with city policies.

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

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.