Water Systems Technician I: Field Maintenance & Construction

City of Brenham; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brenham is seeking a maintenance worker to perform duties in maintaining and constructing city water system components, and assist with sanitary sewer construction as needed. Starting pay rate is shown, with higher pay possible for CDL, relevant experience or TCEQ water licensing.

Position requires residence within a reasonable commuting range for emergency calls. Work involves operating heavy equipment and performing physical tasks, with training provided for required licenses within

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent, or an equivalent combination that provides required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must read and understand manuals, ArcGIS mapping, policies and other documents.
• Valid Texas driver’s license; must obtain Class D Water License (TCEQ) within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and resolves various water line problems, including fixing line leaks.
• Assists in the construction of water system components, including laying water lines, installing water taps, and installing water services and water mains.
• Assists in the maintenance of water system components, water valve maintenance, replacing water meters and meter boxes, perform gallons per minute testing.
• Flow test, troubleshoot, replace, and maintain all fire hydrants in the distribution system.
• Turns water service on and off.
• Operates various equipment, including jet machine, power saw, underground utility locator, water pumps, backhoe, cranes, and loaders.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles, equipment, yard, and shop.
• Serves on call duty with wastewater department to respond to after-hours customer water or sewer problems.

Skills

ArcGIS mapping

Operate water/sewer tools

Communication

Read manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas driver’s license

Class D Water License (TCEQ) within 180 days

Tools

Jet machine

Power saw

Underground utility locator

Water pumps

Backhoe

Cranes

Loaders

Job description

City of Brenham is seeking a maintenance worker to perform duties in maintaining and constructing city water system components, and assist with sanitary sewer construction as needed. Starting pay rate is shown, with higher pay possible for CDL, relevant experience or TCEQ water licensing.

Position requires residence within a reasonable commuting range for emergency calls. Work involves operating heavy equipment and performing physical tasks, with training provided for required licenses within