Utility Technician Apprentice

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple, TX is seeking an Utility Technician Apprentice under supervision to install, repair, and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure, operating related equipment safely and in compliance with standards.

You will work on mains, services, meters, hydrants, and traffic control, with CDL and licensing progress tracked within defined timelines. Training and career development are provided as part of the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Class A CDL Permit within six months; Class A CDL license within eight months; Tanker Endorsement 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, laterals, taps and meters, valves, manholes, air relief valves, hydrants, cleanouts
• Assists in excavation; operates air hammer; uses pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock; uses probe to locate pipes
• Cleans wastewater lines; uses rods to unclog or clean mains and laterals
• Performs line locates of water and wastewater infrastructure in accordance with Texas One Call laws
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment
• Drives trucks, primarily dump trucks, to haul material for repair and installation
• Loads, unloads, and operates dump trucks and other heavy equipment
• Installs traffic control in accordance with state and federal manuals
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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