Water-Wastewater Service Technician

Performs entry level work. Work involves assisting with the daily operation and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position must be able to be scheduled for “on-call” rotation.

• Work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Friday, 6:30 am to 10:30 am. Work schedule is subject to change.
• Assists Utility Maintenance crews in their daily activities which may include but not limited to installation and repair of water and wastewater mains and taps, and clean wastewater lines.
• Performs all required maintenance and dead-end main flushing.
• Assists with utilities locates when requested.
• Addresses customer concerns.
• Maintains fire hydrants.
• Subject to after-hours call out for emergency situations including on call rotation and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• One year of construction experience or related utility experience.

• A valid driver’s license from Texas or any other US state.

• Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) from an accredited college or university or trade school certification.
• Two or more years work experience in construction experience or related utility experience.
• TCEQ Class “I” Collection License and TCEQ Class “D” Water License at time of hire.
• Basic first aid certificate.

• Must be able to maintain appropriate licenses and certificates.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the general public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to work hours other than regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment tools and vehicles safely.
• Must be able to wear city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment, steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push, pull, drag up to 150 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud.