Water Utility Worker

cityofkaty; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Katy is seeking a dependable Water Utility Worker to maintain the City’s water system. This hands-on role supports safe, reliable water services for residents and businesses, with outdoor work and teamwork at its core.

Responsibilities include mains, hydrants, meters, and leak response, plus site maintenance and inspections. This position emphasizes safety and physical effort in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Groundwater treatment license within 1 year is preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license is required; Class B CDL may be required.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on water mains and service lines.
• Flush, repair, and replace fire hydrants to ensure proper operation.
• Rebuild and repair water meters and assist with meter readings for billing.
• Respond to service calls, including checking for leaks and assisting customers.
• Turn water services on and off for new and closing accounts.
• Clean and maintain groundwater storage tanks and prepare for inspections.
• Restore concrete, sidewalks, and asphalt after water line repairs.
• Support the team during emergencies and critical events to maintain City services.
• Take on additional duties as needed to support water system operations.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Class D license within 1 year

Job description

About the Role

The City of Katy is looking for a dependable and hardworking Water Utility Worker to help maintain and support the City's water system. This role is hands-on and essential to keeping water services running safely and efficiently for the community. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and being part of a team that makes a real impact, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on water mains and service lines
• Flush, repair, and replace fire hydrants to ensure proper operation
• Rebuild and repair water meters and assist with meter readings for billing
• Respond to service calls, including checking for leaks and assisting customers
• Turn water services on and off for new and closing accounts
• Clean and maintain groundwater storage tanks and prepare for inspections
• Restore concrete, sidewalks, and asphalt following water line repairs
• Support the team during emergencies and critical events to maintain City services
• Take on additional duties as needed to support water system operations

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic mechanical experience is helpful, but not required
• Willingness to learn, work hard, and be part of a team
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety
• Ability to provide good customer service and interact professionally with residents

Additional Details

• Valid Texas driver's license required; Class B CDL may be required
• Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Class D license is a plus
• This is a physically demanding role requiring lifting, outdoor work, and exposure to various weather and environmental conditions
• Designated as Essential Critical Infrastructure personnel

Why Join the City of Katy?

This is an opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on work that directly supports the community. Every repair, inspection, and service call helps ensure safe and reliable water for residents and businesses across Katy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Katy is committed to equal opportunity and ADA compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High school diploma or equivalent; AND some basic mechanical experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of:

• Department policies and procedures.
• City codes and ordinances.

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Providing quality customer service.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State Driver's License required; Class B Commercial Driver's License may be required.
• Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Class D license within 1 (one) year of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.