Utilities Maintenance Technician (3 Openings)

City of Ennis•Ennis, TX

About The Position

Under supervision, the Utilities Maintenance Technician performs unskilled and semi-skilled work constructing, maintaining, and repairing City water, sewer, storm systems, and streets, as well as related duties. The role maintains and repairs water distribution equipment and systems, pump stations, and generators; supports excavation and street maintenance work; and helps manage traffic around work sites. The position has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local, state, and federal agencies, and other City departments. The employee must arrive on time, maintain regular and reliable attendance, be available by phone 24 hours a day, and be subject to after-hours call-outs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems, or mechanical/hydromechanical systems; or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Texas Class B CDL within one year.
Ability to obtain one or more licenses as directed by assignment: TCEQ Wastewater Collection License Class II within two years; TCEQ Water Operator License Class D within one year; or TCEQ Water Operator License Class C within three years.
Knowledge of water distribution operations, including piping, sources of supply, water quality, disinfection, water-related electricity, and pump and motor operating principles.
Knowledge of current principles, practices, and regulations related to water and wastewater distribution systems.
Knowledge of water distribution mathematics, including water terminology, measurements, pressure, formulas, units, and conversion factors.
Knowledge of proper methods and techniques for cleaning, repairing, and maintaining water-system equipment.
Knowledge of geography, street locations, and water and wastewater system locations.
Knowledge of the proper use and care of common hand and power tools.
Knowledge of safety principles for traffic control, trenching and shoring, and personal and personnel safety; and of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of TCEQ standards and policies for water and wastewater systems.
Ability to follow City of Ennis rules, procedures, policies, general orders, and ordinances.
Ability to arrive at work on time and maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Availability by phone 24 hours a day and for after-hours call-outs.

Responsibilities

Install, connect, relocate, and replace water mains, service lines, valves, pumps, meters, meter boxes, and fire hydrants; cut and fit pipes and make taps.
Repair water-main leaks by installing new pipe and/or clamps.
Locate and mark water mains, meters, valves, and other facilities for City crews and independent contractors.
Notify customers of water shutdowns.
Measure and record the locations of valves, hydrants, and blow-offs.
Exercise valves manually or with hydraulic equipment, mark opening direction and number of turns, and test hydrant water flow.
Flush the water system through valves and hydrants; test water turbidity and chlorine residual; and check for valve leakage.
Paint valves, pumps, piping, and building interiors and exteriors.
Remove vegetation, clean meters and meter vaults, and replace meters.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on pump stations and generators.
Shovel, rake, and spread dirt, sand, gravel, asphalt, and other materials.
Clear debris, brush, and weeds from ditches, culverts, and other City facilities.
Assist with digging, widening, and backfilling trenches and other excavations.
Load, unload, and operate pickups and trucks to transport maintenance supplies and materials.
Place traffic-control flags, signs, and cones around work sites and, when needed, direct traffic.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Remain available by phone 24 hours a day and respond to after-hours call-outs.
Maintain punctuality and regular, reliable attendance.