Water Distribution Maintenance

City of San Juan, Texas; San Juan (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Juan, Texas is seeking an entry-level grounds/water utility worker to perform street and utility line maintenance, hydrant work, and water taps. The role requires basic certifications and a valid Texas driver’s license, with on-call emergency responsiveness.

The position emphasizes teamwork in repairing water, sewer lines, and streets, plus equipment inspection and minor repairs, while offering opportunities for certification progress and cross-event support.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass TC EQ Class D Certification in Distribution Water or Level I Collection within six months and must also acquire a C License within 3 years.
• Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and able to read/write English.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a crew when repairing or maintaining water, sewer lines and streets.
• Repairs and replace fire hydrants.
• Makes water taps.
• Inspects equipment for proper operation and safety prior to operating.
• Responds to emergencies when required; (subject to on call)
• Installation of new utility lines.
• Repair utility lines.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• May perform other duties as assigned for different events (Ex. Parades or City Events).
• Will perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and write English

Valid Texas driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

TC EQ Class D Certification (Distribution Water) or Level I (Collection)

C License in Distribution Water or Level II (Collection)

Class B CDL (preferred)

Job description

HOURLY:

$14.95

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Under general supervision of the Crew Leader. Position has responsibilities for reports and or records. Several decisions are made weekly requiring some interpretations and judgment. Renders simple public services several times a week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Works as a member of a crew when repairing or maintaining water, sewer lines and streets.
2. Repairs and replace fire hydrants.
3. Makes water taps.
4. Inspects equipment for proper operation and safety prior to operating.
5. Responds to emergencies when required; (subject to on call)
6. Installation of new utility lines.
7. Repair utility lines.
8. Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
9. Performs related tasks as required.
10. May perform other duties as assigned for different events (Ex. Parades or City Events).
11. Will perform other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS:

Backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, generators, hand and powered tools, ladders, hammers, compressors, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position may have some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts, may involve occasional travel. Exposure to hazards which might result in serious injury; may work under extreme outdoor conditions. The physical demands are up to medium lifting up to 50 lbs. significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, and carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling.

EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:

Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to pass T.C.E.Q. Class “D” Certification in Distribution Water or “Level I” Collection within six months and must also be able to acquire a “C License” in Distribution Water or “Level II” Collection within 3 years of employment. Must be able to read and write English. Requires a valid Texas driver's license and sufficient knowledge in a field to perform most normal work as assigned with little direction supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Class “B” CDL driver’s license. Possess a valid T.C.E.Q. Class “D” or higher Level of water license and experience working in Water Distribution System.

Note: The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.