Water Utilities Technician , II, III and IV

Summary

Water Utilities Maintenance Technician I.

• #9931 (W1): $42,431.01 - $61,526.40 / Annually ($20.39 - $29.58 / Hourly)
• #9932 (W2): $44,977.43 - $65,218.80 / Annually ($21.62 - $31.35 / Hourly)
• #9933 (W3): $47,676.50 - $69,132.54 / Annually ($22.92 - $33.23 / Hourly)
• #9934 (W4): $50,537.36 - $73,280.88 / Annually ($24.29 - $35.23 / Hourly)

Under general supervision, performs technical tasks in operation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection system. Employees in this classification perform technical, manual work, responsible for repairing water leaks, installing and repairing sewer and water mains, and operating and maintaining moderate to complex equipment.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

• Conduct basic supervised water inspection, installation and repair of water mains, water services, water meters, hydrants, and valves.
• Assist preparing work areas and securing job sites by setting up cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices.
• Assist in preparing tools, materials, and equipment necessary for various job assignments.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools by cleaning and servicing regularly.
• Flush hydrants.
• Track water loss.
• Identify basic common water parts.
• Operate valves and operate valve turner.
• Conduct safety inspections and complete check-off sheets and equipment.
• Serve on callout crew, as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and service recipients.
• Produce desired work outcomes including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and analyze data and information.
• Provide guidance and assistance on interpreting procedures and standards.
• Operate and control equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in essential functions.
• Utilize descriptive data and information such as water and sewer maps, equipment manuals, and line locates.
• Locate and follow McKinney Public Works Standard Operating Procedures.
• Learn the current Work Order System.
• Perform basic math operations and interpret graphs.
• Execute written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions with some independence.
• Exercise judgment in repetitive or short-cycle operations.
• Perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as operating a backhoe, hydro‑excavator, dump truck and trailer, front‑end loader, air compressor, gas and electrical pumps, and various hand tools.
• Work in a team environment; treat co‑workers, subordinates, and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any work‑related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels may substitute for the specified education and experience. High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by previous experience and/or training involving water construction, maintenance and repair work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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