Maintenance Technician - Water

Overview

Performs construction, repair, and maintenance work on sewer and water lines; operates equipment and performs extensive manual labor; reads meters; performs related work as required.

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Water Field Supervisor or the on-site supervisor.

Supervision Exercised: None.

• Operates a jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, light trucks, and assists vactor truck.
• Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Performs minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance.
• Cleans and stocks the truck.
• Loads and unloads various materials; performs yard clean-up and all other duties assigned.
• Performs after-hours standby duty and serves on rotation of duty phone.
• Assists in installing and maintaining water and sewer lines.
• Assists other departments as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of the job.
• Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.

High school diploma or GED. Must be able to obtain Texas CDL-B within six (6) months from date of hire. Must be able to obtain a Texas “D” Water Distribution and Texas Collections I Certification within one (1) year from date of hire, and must be able to obtain a Texas "C" Water Distribution Certification within three (3) years from date of hire.

A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position.