Water Service & Maintenance Technician

City of Maypearl; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Harker Heights is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform construction, repair, and maintenance on sewer and water lines. You will operate equipment, read meters, and complete related tasks while adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and testing meters, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting field crews in all weather conditions. A valid CDL and water distribution certifications are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Texas CDL Driver’s License within six months of hire.
• Must obtain Texas D Water Distribution and Collections I Certification within one year.
• Must obtain Texas C Water Distribution Certification within three years.
• Minimum six months of construction-related equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, and chain saw; assists with sewer cleaning machine.
• Assists in installing water and sewer lines; repairs wastewater mains and manholes; enters confined spaces as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Performs meter accuracy tests on customers’ meters.
• Installs and resets meters; replaces meter boxes; reads customer service meters.
• Loads and downloads hand-held meter devices; turns meters on/off.
• Performs minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance.
• Cleans and stocks the truck; loads and unloads materials; performs yard cleanup.
• Attendance and timeliness are essential; adheres to core values.
• Works to ensure safety and efficiency in all assigned tasks.
• Repairs or replaces water or sewer service lines; taps water lines; hydrants; sewer lines.
• Unstops lines and installs two-way clean-outs; collects water samples for testing.
• Reads and follows written and verbal instructions; maintains records and reports.

Skills

Oral communication

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas CDL Driver’s License

Texas D Water Distribution I Certification

Texas C Water Distribution Certification within 3 years

Tools

Jackhammer

Lawn mower

Power saw

Tapping machine

Chain saw

Hand tools

Light trucks

Meter devices

Job description

City of Harker Heights is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform construction, repair, and maintenance on sewer and water lines. You will operate equipment, read meters, and complete related tasks while adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and testing meters, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting field crews in all weather conditions. A valid CDL and water distribution certifications are required within specified timelines.