Maintenance Technician - Water

Harker Heights, City of•Harker Heights Public Works Department, TX

About The Position

Performs construction, repair, and maintenance work on sewer and water lines. Operates equipment, performs extensive manual labor, reads meters, and carries out related work as required. The position works under the general supervision of the Water Field Supervisor or an on-site supervisor and does not supervise other employees. The role includes after-hours standby duty and rotation of the duty phone. Attendance and timeliness are essential functions, and the employee is expected to exhibit the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to obtain a Texas CDL-B within six months of hire.
Must be able to obtain Texas “D” Water Distribution and Texas Collections I certifications within one year of hire.
Must be able to obtain a Texas “C” Water Distribution certification within three years of hire.
At least six months of experience performing construction work that requires equipment similar to or the same as equipment assigned to this position.

Responsibilities

Operate a jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, and light trucks, and assist with a vactor truck.
Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
Perform minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance.
Clean and stock the truck.
Load and unload materials, perform yard clean-up, and carry out other assigned duties.
Perform after-hours standby duty and serve on the duty-phone rotation.
Assist in installing and maintaining water and sewer lines.
Assist other departments as required.
Read meters.
Exhibit the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.
Maintain essential attendance and timeliness.
Perform other duties as assigned.