Water Utility Technician – Outdoor, On-Call Role

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Alton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a dependable Water Utility Technician to join a municipal water distribution team in Alton, TX. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining water distribution systems, including mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, and meters.

The ideal candidate will have experience with underground utilities and heavy equipment, enjoy outdoor work, and adhere to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in water distribution or utility maintenance.
• Experience operating heavy equipment like backhoes or dump trucks.
• Ability to read work orders, maps, and utility markings.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain water mains, service lines, valves, meters.
• Perform water taps, service line installations, tie-ins, meter installations, and meter replacements.
• Repair leaks and emergency repairs on the municipal distribution system.
• Locate and identify underground utilities using digging or vacuum excavation.
• Excavate trenches and assist with pipe installation and site restoration.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed and ensure safety regulations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading maps/work orders

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Backhoes

Trenchers

Dump trucks

Boom trucks

Air compressors

Jackhammers

Acetylene torches

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a dependable Water Utility Technician to join a municipal water distribution team in Alton, TX. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining water distribution systems, including mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, and meters.

The ideal candidate will have experience with underground utilities and heavy equipment, enjoy outdoor work, and adhere to safety standards.