Utilities Technician

Job Description:

UTILITIES TECHNICIAN I

PAY GROUP: U4

City of Seguin Pay Schedule

Performs diversified work of the Water/Wastewater Maintenance Operations to include repairs and installation of sewer mains, water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, and lift station maintenance, etc.

• Performs maintenance and installation of all equipment and materials associated with the Water/Wastewater maintenance and collection system
• Delivers and erects barricades at designated locations and repairs and replaces broken and/or burned out lights on barricades
• Uses hand tools to dig ditches or holes
• Hand‑shovels dirt, gravel, asphalt, or sand
• Tamps, packs, and levels dirt, sand, asphalt, or other material
• Loads and unloads materials and equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance on city vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Maintains tools and shop in neat and organized manner
• Installs water and sewer lines and repairs leaks and broken lines
• Works with jackhammer and air compressor
• Operates various types of water tapping machinery depending on size and type of pipe
• Installs, replaces, and removes water valves and water meters
• Other Important Duties:
  Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge of:
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Department Operations or ability to learn said operations and maintenance.

Demonstrated Ability to: lift and maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 92 lbs. (i.e. meters, meter lids, pipe valves, etc.); enter and exit a 24 inch diameter manhole opening without difficulty; enter and exit a 24 inch wide ditch, maneuvering freely while operating necessary equipment; perform strenuous work in the outdoors under adverse weather conditions; and safely operate all equipment required.

H.S. diploma/GED and ability to obtain Collections Level I license and CDL within agreed upon time frame.

Collections Level I license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver’s license with air brakes.

• Starting Salary: $40,976
• Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
• The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)
• For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Government Administration