Utility Technician Apprentice - Weekend

Position: Utility Technician Apprentice - Weekend - No Experience Required
Salary : $37,065.60 - $52,984.88 Annually
Location : Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 02/10/2026
Closing Date: 3/13/2026 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary
We are looking for an Utility Service Technician to join our Water Utilities Department team!
We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Our team is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, where all employees feel valued and respected.
To be successful as an Utility Service Technician, you should have the following qualifications:

Able to assist with the repairs and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, and water production systems components for the city. This is accomplished by performing repairs to water lines; performing repairs to sewer lines; completing work for customer service calls; performing preventative maintenance; and completing installation of sewer and water taps. Other duties include conducting repairs to hydrants and valves;

and interacting with other City employees and citizens.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist and performs repairs to water lines by responding to water leaks: identifying the source of leak; isolating line segment; exposing and making repairs; flushing system; placing line back into service: operating all the required valves; always ensuring job site safety.
• Assist and perform repairs to wastewater lines by responding to stops, overflows and collapse lines; identifying the source of the problem; flushing the line segment to clear the obstruction; locating the problem; exposing and making repairs; always ensuring job site safety.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
• Experience:No experience necessary.
• Licenses:
  Valid Driver's License required

Additional Information
We be on the weekend shift from Friday through Monday 7:00am to 5:00pm
01

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

How many years of maintenance experience do you have?

• No experience
• Under 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years less than 4 years
• 4 years less than 5 years
• 5 years less than 6 years
• 7 years less than 8 years
• Over 8 years

03

How many years of experience do you have conducting repairs and maintenance of water distribution lines and wastewater lines?

• No experience
• Under 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 4 - 5 years of experience
• over 6 years of experience

04

Which of the following license do you possess?

• Class C driver's license
• Class A or Class A CDL
• Class B or Class B CDL
• I do not have a valid driver's license
• Other

05

Do you have experience in the following:
Please select all that apply.

• Repairs and maintenance of water distribution lines
• Repairs and maintenance of wastewater lines
• Operating various gas/hydraulic equipment/tool,
• Knowledge of safe work zones

06

If you do not have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement will you be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment as a condition of continued employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do have a problem working in a confined sewer hole space?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a problem working with foul odors & sewer waste?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to work a flexible schedule which includes shift work, weekends or holidays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question