Utility Technician II

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple, TX is seeking an experienced Utility Technician to install, repair, and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure under the supervision of the Crew Leader. You will operate related equipment and ensure compliance with safety and traffic control standards.

Responsibilities include repairing lines, installing mains and services, performing excavations, conducting line locates per Texas One Call laws, and driving dump trucks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
• TCEQ Water and Collection licenses as specified.

Responsibilities

• Repair water and wastewater lines and inspect pipes.
• Install water and wastewater infrastructure including mains, services, and meters.
• Assist in excavation and operate heavy equipment as needed.
• Clean wastewater lines and unclog mains and laterals.
• Perform line locates per Texas One Call laws.
• Drive and operate dump trucks and haul materials.
• Install traffic control according to standards.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Water and wastewater systems

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Traffic control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL License with Tanker Endorsement

TCEQ Licenses C Water and Collection I OR D Water and Collection II

Tools

Dump trucks

Air hammer

Pipe locating tools

Probe locator

Job description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple?

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
• TCEQ Licenses C Water and Collection I OR D Water and Collection II

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