Utilities Technician

Water/Wastewater Maintenance Operations

• 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
• Performs the duties of on-call as required

• May build and install forms and pour concrete
• 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 (e.g., 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
  • Safely operate all equipment required
• Demonstrated Mental Ability to: tolerate working in confined places for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to:
  • Work under general supervision and follow oral instructions
  • Operate and maintain a variety of power and manual tools and equipment
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees
  • Maintain Texas driver's license (applicable to job responsibilities) and good driving record
  • Lawfully report for emergency duty from residence within 30 minutes
• Other: may handle toxic and/or hazardous materials or work in areas where such materials may be stored

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: $20.29/hour

Position Will Remain Open Until Filled

The City of Seguin is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE)

Note:

This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations (ADA compliance)