Water & Wastewater Utility Apprentice - Field Technician

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple, TX is seeking an Utility Technician Apprentice under supervision to install, repair, and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure, operating related equipment safely and in compliance with standards.

You will work on mains, services, meters, hydrants, and traffic control, with CDL and licensing progress tracked within defined timelines. Training and career development are provided as part of the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Class A CDL Permit within six months; Class A CDL license within eight months; Tanker Endorsement within one year.

Responsibilities

• Repairs water and wastewater lines; cleans and inspects pipes; installs repair parts and evaluates effectiveness of repair
• Installs water and wastewater infrastructure including mains, services, laterals, taps and meters, valves, manholes, air relief valves, hydrants, cleanouts
• Assists in excavation; operates air hammer; uses pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock; uses probe to locate pipes
• Cleans wastewater lines; uses rods to unclog or clean mains and laterals
• Performs line locates of water and wastewater infrastructure in accordance with Texas One Call laws
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment
• Drives trucks, primarily dump trucks, to haul material for repair and installation
• Loads, unloads, and operates dump trucks and other heavy equipment
• Installs traffic control in accordance with state and federal manuals
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Temple, TX is seeking an Utility Technician Apprentice under supervision to install, repair, and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure, operating related equipment safely and in compliance with standards.

You will work on mains, services, meters, hydrants, and traffic control, with CDL and licensing progress tracked within defined timelines. Training and career development are provided as part of the program.