Water Utility Field Technician (Heavy Equipment)

Gfoat; Sanger (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a skilled equipment operator for the Water/Wastewater Department. The role involves reading meters, connecting and disconnecting service, and operating heavy machinery such as dump trucks and backhoes to install and repair water distribution and wastewater systems.

Candidates should have basic maintenance knowledge, the ability to work with staff and customers, and the stamina to handle physically demanding tasks in outdoor environments, including overtime or on-call rotations

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Up to one year experience in construction or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Reads and records meters; installs, connects, and disconnects meters.
• Operates and maintains water/distribution and wastewater systems using heavy equipment.
• Transports equipment to job sites and performs preventive maintenance.
• Communicates service issues and reports to supervisor.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Reading instructions

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dump truck

Backhoe

Track loaders

Steel wheel compactors

Job description

Gfoat is seeking a skilled equipment operator for the Water/Wastewater Department. The role involves reading meters, connecting and disconnecting service, and operating heavy machinery such as dump trucks and backhoes to install and repair water distribution and wastewater systems.

Candidates should have basic maintenance knowledge, the ability to work with staff and customers, and the stamina to handle physically demanding tasks in outdoor environments, including overtime or on-call rotations