Water & Wastewater Utility Technician II – Field Tech

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple is seeking a Utility Technician to install, repair and maintain water and wastewater systems in Temple, TX. Under supervision, you will operate related equipment and ensure safety and traffic control compliance.

Responsibilities include repairing lines, installing mains and services, locating utilities, and maintaining tools and equipment. A CDL and relevant licenses are required; a strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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, and laterals; taps and meters; valves; manholes; hydrants; cleanouts, etc.
• Assists in excavation; operates tools to break rock; uses probes to locate pipes.
• Cleans wastewater lines; unclogs or cleans mains and laterals.
• Performs line locates of water and wastewater infrastructure per Texas One Call laws.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Drives dump trucks and other heavy equipment to haul materials for repair and installation.
• Loads/unloads and operates heavy equipment.
• Installs traffic control per state/federal standards.
• Follows City policies and safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Temple is seeking a Utility Technician to install, repair and maintain water and wastewater systems in Temple, TX. Under supervision, you will operate related equipment and ensure safety and traffic control compliance.

Responsibilities include repairing lines, installing mains and services, locating utilities, and maintaining tools and equipment. A CDL and relevant licenses are required; a strong safety mindset is essential.