Utilities Technician I​/II

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE THIS POSITION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO ONE OF THREE DIVISIONS (UTILITY BILLING / METER SERVICES, FIELD OPERATIONS OR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE)

This position will work with various equipment and tools to maintain and repair city utility systems; locate, investigate, and repair interruptions to the water and wastewater systems; complete water quality and dead‑end main flushing to resolve water quality complaints and meet regulatory flushing requirements. Duties include utilizing specialized machines to perform maintenance, repair, and construction; setting up safety and traffic control systems for repair work;

stocking crew trucks and work vehicles; cleaning, servicing, and maintaining tools, machinery, equipment, and vehicles; preparing a daily worksheet of job assignments and materials used; preparing work orders and close‑out work orders upon job completion; and responding to service calls concerning emergencies, problems, or issues due to inclement weather. This position requires operating equipment in confined areas, on steep slopes, in wet areas, and even areas immersed in water or wastewater.

Duties vary somewhat depending on assignment in one or more of the following areas:
Field Operations, Billing/Meter Services, or Environmental Compliance. Duties require lifting and moving up to 100 pounds daily.

No experience is necessary, but applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. A valid Texas driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire, is required.

To be hired at the higher pay range, at least one year of related experience is required, and applicants must have all licenses required for the assigned work group. For Field Operations, a Class A CDL and a TCEQ Class D Water and Wastewater Collection I license must be obtained within a specified time frame. For Billing or Environmental Compliance, a Class D and a Class C TCEQ Water License must be obtained within the specified time frame.

Schedule will include day, evening, and night work, and will also include required participation in the standby rotation for the assigned work group. Applicants must submit hours of availability with their application.

PAY GRADE GG12 / FULL PAY RANGE $19.80 - $27.92 PER HOUR ($41,184 - $58,080 ANNUALLY)

PAY GRADE GG13 / FULL PAY RANGE $20.85 - $29.38 PER HOUR ($43,368 - $61,116 ANNUALLY)

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful, and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities, and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity makes them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations, and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust, and belonging.