Water Maintenance Technician

City of Harlingen Waterworks System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Harlingen Waterworks System is seeking a Water Maintenance Technician to perform unskilled to semi-skilled work in installing, maintaining and repairing hydrants, water lines, and valves. You will assist with mapping water lines and locating utilities, under supervision.

The role requires basic computer skills, willingness to work with heavy equipment, and the ability to read maps and blueprints. A Texas driver's license is needed; CDL-B preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Some basic computer skills are required.
• Some customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience using basic hand tools and some large equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, installation and repair of hydrants and water lines.
• Assist in mapping water line valves and tagging hydrants.
• Spot water and sewer lines using required methods.
• Operate heavy equipment and drive company vehicles.
• Read prints and maps, and maintain records.
• Work under supervision and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Reading maps

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Heavy equipment

PDA devices

Pressure gauges

Job description

Water Maintenance Technician performs unskilled to semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of all water fixtures to include hydrants and water line valves throughout the HWWS. Performs locates for water and sewer lines. Assignments include mapping of existing water lines to facilitate the repair.

Duties/Tasks:

• Responsible for assisting in the maintenance, installation, repair of leaks, breaks of all hydrants, water lines, valves, and sewer/water fixtures.
• Responsible for assisting in mapping all existing water line valves and tagging hydrants in the Waterworks System.
• Responsible for the spotting of water and sewer lines
• Responsible for using necessary heavy equipment to perform job assignments
• Assignments often include the use of standard hand tools, the operation of power-driven equipment, company trucks or other equipment
• Work is evaluated through observation and efficiency of duties performed
• Work is usually performed under immediate supervision

Essential functions of the Job :

• Installs, maintains, repairs of breaks/leaks of all hydrants, taps, water mains, water fixtures, and water line valves in the HWWS using heavy equipment such as backhoe, air hammer, hydraulic valve machine, dump truck, or service truck. The use of this equipment will be done under the direct supervision of the Water Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assists in installing various pipes and fittings, water mains, fire services, tapping sleeves, valves, and water services
• Assist in spotting water and sewer lines
• Involves working with all types of pipes and fittings such as but not limited to PVC, AC, C.S.S., ductile iron, tap saddles, valves, tapping sleeves (for fire service use, small and large tapping machines), clay pipe, fiberglass, and brick manholes
• Performs skilled plumbing work in replacing or repairing old mains, meter services, and constructing new lines
• Assists in mapping and locating all existing water line valves in the Waterworks System; will also need to expose utility services in order to prevent damage to utilities
• Uses specialized equipment such as PDA’s, pressure and flow gauges, CL2 testing equipment
• Read prints, maps, use measuring tape for various tasks, paint and tags fire hydrants
• Loads and unloads pipes and fittings in each storage area or work site, stocks and inventories unit, follows procedures and processes of assigned crew
• Work in and around sewer manholes as necessary
• Assists in cleaning joints, gaskets, hauls spoils or backflow materials to and from work site and cleans up work area
• Performs other work as assigned

EDUCATION: Must Have High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• Some basic computer skills
• Some customer service experience
• Experience in using basic hand tools and some large equipment
• Working knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in maintenance a nd repair of water lines

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License; CDL Class “B” preferred
• Must be able to read maps, blueprints, follow and maintain hydrant routes, use tape measure and maintain proper records
• Must be able to use PDA’s, Pressure, Flow Gauges, and CL2 Equipment
• Must have the skills and ability necessary to use the tools, equipment and heavy machinery associated with the job
• Must have a valid Texas Driver license in order to drive a company vehicle
• Must have ability to write legibly to write up daily information, work order requests, etc.
• Must be able to conduct basic mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately
• Must be able to work varying weather conditions daily
• Ability to understand/communicate policies, procedures, and services of the HWWS to make decisions in accordance with the fore mentioned
• Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision

PREERRED SKILLS:

• Some experience in customer service
• Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the maintenance and repair of water lines, hydrant, and valves
• Combination of education and experience that will provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• General knowledge of geographical areas of neighborhood
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish in technical terms