Water Distribution - Construction - Utility Worker Trainee I/II
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Worker, Utility Technician
Water Distribution - Construction - Utility Worker Trainee I/II
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Under the immediate or general supervision of a Lead Supervisor or higher; the role performs required construction, maintenance and operational duties in the water and sewer system within its assigned Division/Branch. The position does not exercise supervision.
Key Responsibilities- Inspect, maintain, repair, install and/or replace damaged water distribution and sewage collection lines, valves, fire hydrants, pumps, meters and meter assemblies.
- Assist with cleanup and periodic maintenance of water utility property and easements.
- Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various worksites.
- Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, air compressor, vacuum truck/machine as required for Utility Worker I and II levels.
- Ensure the work site is safe and productive at all times and investigate customer complaints related to leaks, low pressure, outages and other water distribution issues.
- Coordinate with required personnel and agencies to make repairs and communicate effectively with other employees, customers and supervisors regarding work status.
- Assist with wastewater collection-related tasks as assigned.
- Six (6) months of experience as a Laborer, Utility Worker, or other related work is required for Trainee and Utility Worker I roles; two (2) years for Utility Worker II.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Valid Texas driver’s license (or military waiver) and a Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) are required. CDL must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment for Trainee and Utility Worker I positions.
- Within one (1) year of employment a TCEQ Class D Water License or Wastewater Collection I license is required for Utility Worker I, and a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License or Wastewater Collection II License is required for Utility Worker II. A TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License or Wastewater Collection III License is preferred for Utility Worker II.
- Bloodborne Pathogens training and Haz Com training required within sixty (60) days of employment.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather, lift up to 100 pounds, and travel to different sites.
- Availability to work an 8-hour shift during normal business hours and be on standby (on call) to work outside normal business hours as needed.
Work Environment Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Sedentary, light, medium, heavy, very heavy lifting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, overhead work, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, and talking. Physical demand codes (E, M, I,
A) indicate the frequency of each task, based on the provided code table.
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