Water Utility Technician: Field Maintenance & Repair

Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Garland is seeking a Water Utility Operator Trainee/I/II/III to inspect, install, clean and repair the City’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection infrastructure. The role involves outdoor work, operating various equipment and performing repairs on mains, service lines, meters, and hydrants.

Training paths lead to Licenses and CDL with Tanker Endorsement. The position reports to the Water Utilities department and requires a high school diploma or GED; specific licenses are earned with

Qualifications

• Basic ability to operate heavy and light equipment.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater system installation, maintenance and repair.
• Awareness of safety hazards and safety practices.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Decide how to maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater system.
• Operate equipment needed for daily repair, installation and maintenance.
• Repair water mains, wastewater mains, meters, boxes, valves, hydrants and related components.
• Install new or replace substandard utility items.

Skills

Operate machinery

Water utility knowledge

Safety practices

Tool usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Water Distribution License or Wastewater Collections certification

Job description

Garland is seeking a Water Utility Operator Trainee/I/II/III to inspect, install, clean and repair the City’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection infrastructure. The role involves outdoor work, operating various equipment and performing repairs on mains, service lines, meters, and hydrants.

Training paths lead to Licenses and CDL with Tanker Endorsement. The position reports to the Water Utilities department and requires a high school diploma or GED; specific licenses are earned with