Utility Technician I

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple is seeking a Utility Technician to install, repair and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure under supervision. The role involves operating related equipment and ensuring safety and traffic control compliance on job sites.

Minimum qualifications include High School diploma, Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement, and TCEQ licenses D Water and Collection I. The position entails field duties, line locates, and heavy equipment operation as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Repairs water and wastewater lines; cleans and inspects pipes.
• Installs water and wastewater infrastructure including mains, services, and laterals.
• Performs line locates per Texas One Call laws.
• Operates dump trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Installs traffic control in accordance with standards.

Skills

Water systems

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Education

High school diploma

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

TCEQ Licenses D Water

TCEQ Licenses 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