Utility Technician

Company: City of Temple
Location: Temple
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Utilize physical labor to assist in water and wastewater line repairs and replacement, excavation, meter installation and taps. Operate equipment associated with maintenance and construction of water and sewer main projects.Essential Duties & Responsibilities* Repair water and wastewater mains; clean and prepare pipe for repairs; install repair parts and evaluate effectiveness of repair.* Install wastewater taps, water taps and meters; prepare pipe and fittings, tap main by hand / or machine and install service to property line.* Assist in excavation: operate air hammer to break rock and asphalt; use pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock for hole; use probe to locate pipe.* Clean wastewater lines; use hand and / or machine rods to unclog or clean main.* Assist in performing line locates of water and wastewater mains and apparatus under the rule of the Texas One Call law.* Miscellaneous jobs; install fire hydrants, valves, manholes and clean outs and other jobs as assigned.* Clean, maintain tools and equipment. Load and unload trucksMinimum Qualifications* High School diploma or GED equivalent required* Construction or utility experience preferred* Valid Class driver's license; must obtain a class A CDL and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment* Must obtain a Texas Class D water license or Class I wastewater collection license within 6 monthsUtility Technician II$16.22 - $25.14 HourlyJob SummaryUtilize physical labor to assist in water and wastewater line repairs and replacement, excavation, meter installation and taps. Operate equipment associated with maintenance and construction of water and sewer main projects. Provide a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work.Essential Duties & Responsibilities* Drive various trucks, primarily dump truck to haul base, spoil, debris, top soil and other material involved in the maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains.* Assist in repairing water and wastewater mains; clean and prepare pipe for repairs; install repair parts and evaluate effectiveness of repair.* Assist in excavation; operate air hammer to break rock and asphalt; use pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock from hole; use probe to locate pipe.* Install water/wastewater taps; prepare pipe and fittings, tap main by hand and/or machine and install service properly.* Clean wastewater lines; use hand and / or machine rods to unclog or clean.* Miscellaneous jobs; install fire hydrants, valves, manholes and clean-outs.Minimum Qualifications* High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Utility construction experience required. Experience operating construction equipment (dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, etc.) required.* Valid class C driver's license required: must obtain a class A CDL with tanker endorsement within six months of employment.* Must obtain a Texas Class C water distribution license or Class II wastewater collections license within two years of employment (depending on crew assignment).* Dual licensing of both Class C water distribution and Class II wastewater collection is preferred.Utility Technician III$17.03 - $26.40 HourlyJob SummaryUtilize physical labor to assist in water and wastewater line repairs and replacement, excavation, meter installation and taps. Operate heavy equipment, specialty equipment (vactor trucks, etc.), manage materials and supervise crew members in the absence of a crew leader.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesRepair water and wastewater mains; clean and prepare pipe for repairs; install repair parts and evaluate effectiveness of repair.Install wastewater taps, water taps and meters; prepare pipe and fittings, tap main by hand/or machine and install service to property line.Assist in excavation: operate air hammer to break rock and asphalt; use pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock for hole; use probe to locate pipe.Clean wastewater lines; use hand and/or machine rods to unclog or clean main.Miscellaneous jobs; install fire hydrants, valves, manholes and clean outs and other jobs as assigned.Clean, maintain tools and equipment. Load and unload trucks.Minimum Qualifications* High school diploma or GED equivalent required. * Utility construction experience required. Experience operating construction equipment (dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, etc.) required. * Experience operating specialty utility equipment (vacuum truck, CCTV inspection, etc.) preferred. * Valid class A CDL with tanker endorsement required within six months of hire. * Class C water distribution and Class II wastewater collection licenses required. Class B water distribution and Class III wastewater collections licenses must be obtained two years of hire.

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