Water Systems Maintenance Technician

City of Harker Heights; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Harker Heights seeks a Water and Sewer Technician to perform construction, repair, and maintenance on water and sewer lines. You will operate jackhammers, mowers, and power saws, read meters, and assist in installing lines.

A CDL-B within 6 months and Texas Water Distribution/Collections certifications within one to three years are required, with a minimum of six months construction experience. Attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must obtain Texas CDL-B within six months of hire.
• Must obtain Texas D Water Distribution and Texas Collections I Certification within one year and Texas C within three years.

Responsibilities

• Operates a jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, light trucks, and assists vactor truck.
• Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Assists in installing and maintaining water and sewer lines.
• Loads and unloads materials; performs yard clean-up and related duties.
• Performs after-hours standby duty and on-call rotation.
• Assists other departments as required.
• Attendance and timeliness are essential and employees must uphold the City’s core values.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Reading meters

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Harker Heights seeks a Water and Sewer Technician to perform construction, repair, and maintenance on water and sewer lines. You will operate jackhammers, mowers, and power saws, read meters, and assist in installing lines.

A CDL-B within 6 months and Texas Water Distribution/Collections certifications within one to three years are required, with a minimum of six months construction experience. Attendance is essential.