Water & Sewer Systems Technician I

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Laredo seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on water and sanitary sewer main lines. The role involves maintaining field equipment, keeping accurate records, and responding to after-hours emergencies to minimize service interruptions.

Applicants must be able to work outdoors in diverse environments, follow safety procedures, and communicate effectively in English; Spanish ability is a plus. A valid Texas driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret maintenance manuals.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varied environments.
• Background checks and drug testing may be required per city policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on water and sewer lines.
• Maintains and repairs daily field equipment used in operations.
• Reports failures to the supervisor promptly.
• Keeps records of serviced equipment and maintains parts inventory.
• Carries out City Customer Service Plan responsibilities.
• Responds to after-hours water line breaks and emergencies as needed.
• Drives City vehicle for City business purposes.

Skills

Maintenance manual literacy

Oral and written communication

Planning and organizational skills

Safety procedures knowledge

Independent decision making

Spanish language communication

Tools

Gasoline and electric hand tools

Job description

City of Laredo seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on water and sanitary sewer main lines. The role involves maintaining field equipment, keeping accurate records, and responding to after-hours emergencies to minimize service interruptions.

Applicants must be able to work outdoors in diverse environments, follow safety procedures, and communicate effectively in English; Spanish ability is a plus. A valid Texas driver license is required.