Utility Technician I

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple, TX is seeking a Utility Technician to install, repair, and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure under supervision. The role involves operating related equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include repairing lines, installing mains and hydrants, assisting in excavation, performing line locates per Texas One Call, and safe operation of heavy equipment and trucks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement required upon hire/advancement.
• TCEQ Licenses D Water and Collection I required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs water and wastewater lines; cleans and inspects pipes and evaluates repair effectiveness.
• Installs infrastructure including mains, services, laterals, taps, meters, valves and hydrants.
• Assists in excavation; operates heavy equipment and breaks rock/ asphalt as needed.
• Performs line locates of water and wastewater systems per Texas One Call laws.
• Loads, unloads, and operates dump trucks and related equipment.

Skills

CDL

Tank Endorsement

Water/Wastewater Licenses

Heavy Equipment Operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL License

Tank Endorsement

TCEQ D Water License

TCEQ Collection I

Job description

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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

Certificates and Licenses

• Class A CDL License and Tanker Endorsement upon hire / advancement
• TCEQ Licenses D Water and Collection I

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