Utilities Maintenance Technician

This position performs technical duties in the maintenance of the wastewater collection and water distribution systems. 

Reads and records water usage data from utility meters; locates malfunctioning meters; troubleshoots and makes repairs; installs water meters for new accounts; turns off and locks meters for nonpayment; tests, troubleshoots and repairs backflow prevention devices; locates and repairs leaks in the water distribution and wastewater collection system; installs new water and sewer mains and services; repairs and maintains lift stations; operates a remote control camera to identify line blockages and breaks; operates specialized equipment to clean blocked sewer lines; repairs and replaces fire hydrants; flushes hydrants and performs pressure tests; locates and excavates underground utilities; makes street, sidewalk and lawn repairs; makes sewer and water main line repairs; repairs manholes; Operates a variety of heavy equipment, including dump trucks, backhoes, forklifts, etc.; operates a variety of hand and power tools, including specialty tools; installs work safety zones and directs traffic at work sites; and performs related duties.

Important to note: This position frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

The work is typically performed in a stockroom, warehouse, and outdoors, occasionally in extreme weather conditions. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.  Possession of or ability to readily obtain Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class C or above license in water and wastewater.

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