Utility Technician III

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple, TX is seeking a dedicated Utility Technician to install, repair and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure, while operating related equipment and adhering to safety and traffic-control standards.

You will perform repairs on lines, install mains, services and meters, assist in excavation, and conduct line locates in accordance with Texas One Call laws. A Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement and TCEQ Water/Collection II licenses are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Repairs water and wastewater lines; cleans and inspects pipes; installs repair parts and evaluates effectiveness of repair.
• Installs water and wastewater infrastructure including mains, services and meters; valves and hydrants.
• Assists in excavation; operates tools for digging; locates and exposes pipes.
• Performs line locates of water and wastewater infrastructure per Texas One Call laws.
• Drives trucks and heavy equipment; follows safety and traffic control guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class A CDL License and Tanker Endorsement

TCEQ License C Water and Collection II

Job description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple?

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 & maintenance 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 License C Water and Collection II