Utilities Technician

Utilities Technician

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

• 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 or 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 a 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 on‑call duties 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.; 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 outdoors under adverse weather conditions; and 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 a Texas driver’s license and good driving record; and lawfully report for emergency duty from residence within 30 minutes.
• May handle toxic and/or hazardous materials or work in areas where such materials may be stored.

H.S. diploma or GED and ability to obtain Collections Level I license and CDL within an agreed‑upon timeframe.

• Collections Level I license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
• 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)

* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.