Utility Technician III

Colonial Group; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Utility Technician to install, repair, and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure under supervision. The role involves operating related equipment, adhering to safety and traffic control standards, and supporting excavation and line repair tasks.

Qualifications include a High school diploma, Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement, and a Texas license (TCEQ Water and Collection II).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class A CDL License with Tanker Endorsement.
• TCEQ License C Water and Collection II.

Responsibilities

• Repairs water and wastewater lines; inspects pipes and evaluates repair effectiveness.
• Installs water and wastewater infrastructure including mains, services, and meters.
• Operates and maintains equipment for digging, laying pipes, and transportation to job sites.
• Performs line locates in compliance with Texas One Call laws.
• Drives and operates heavy trucks and equipment to support repairs and installations.
• Installs traffic control according to state/federal standards.
• Adheres to city policies, safety guidelines, and completes assigned tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL License and Tanker Endorsement

TCEQ License C Water and Collection II

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
• TCEQ License C Water and Collection II