Utility Technician I

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple, TX seeks an Utility Technician to install, repair, and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure under supervision. You will operate related equipment and ensure safety and traffic control standards are met.

Responsibilities include line repairs, installation of mains and services, excavation, line locates, and equipment handling. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement, and TCEQ licenses D Water and Collection I.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Repairs water and wastewater lines and inspects pipes to ensure proper operation.
• Installs mains, services, taps, meters, valves, and related infrastructure.
• Performs excavation duties and operates heavy equipment as needed.
• Locates lines in accordance with Texas One Call laws and maintains tools/equipment.
• Drives trucks to haul materials and installs traffic control per standards.
• Follows city safety policies and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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.