Utility Technician I

Gfoat; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Utility Technician in Temple, Texas. The role involves installing and repairing water and wastewater infrastructure, with responsibilities including driving dump trucks, operating tools, and following safety guidelines.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain equipment, inspect lines, and assist in excavations. A high school diploma and a Class A CDL License with Tanker Endorsement are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Knowledge of safety and traffic control standards.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform excavation.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain water and wastewater lines.
• Install water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Operate trucks and heavy equipment for hauling materials.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Water and wastewater maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air hammer

Dump truck

Job description

Summary

Utility Technician, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• NA

Certificates and Licenses

• Class A CDL License and Tanker Endorsement
• TCEQ Licenses D Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection I