Utilities Technician I

City of Seguin•Seguin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diversified work of the Water/Wastewater Maintenance Operations to include repairs and installation of sewer mains, water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, and lift station maintenance, etc. This role involves performing maintenance and installation of all equipment and materials associated with the Water/Wastewater maintenance and collection system. The position requires working with hand tools, digging ditches, tamping and leveling materials, loading and unloading materials, and performing preventive maintenance on city vehicles, tools, and equipment. The technician will also install and repair water and sewer lines, work with various machinery for pipe work, and perform on-call duties as required. Training and education sessions are mandatory, and the role may involve operating various heavy equipment. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and public relations is also a key aspect, with potential for mentoring less experienced employees. Safety rules and procedures must be observed at all times. Other duties may include building forms and pouring concrete.

Requirements

Knowledge of Water/Wastewater Maintenance Department Operations or ability to learn said operations and maintenance
Ability to lift and maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 92 lbs. (i.e. meters, meter lids, pipe valves, etc.)
Must be able to enter and exit a 24 inch diameter manhole opening without difficulty
Must be able to enter and exit a 24 inch wide ditch, maneuvering freely while operating necessary equipment
Ability to perform strenuous work in the outdoors under adverse weather conditions
Ability to safely operate all equipment required
Ability to tolerate working in confined places for prolonged periods of time
Ability to work under general supervision and follow oral instructions
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of power and manual tools and equipment
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with other city employees
Must maintain Texas driver's license (applicable to job responsibilities) and good driving record
Must be able to 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/GED
Ability to obtain Collections level I license within agreed upon time frame
Valid Class C driver's license
Must be able to obtain a State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver's license with air brakes within agreed upon time frame

Responsibilities

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
Unstops sewer lines
Makes temporary repairs to utility cuts in streets
Attends in-house and out of house Water/Wastewater Maintenance Department education and training sessions
Operates dump truck, crane, hydro jet machine, vac truck
Occasionally operates a pickup, front-end loader, and backhoe
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations
May train and mentor less experienced employees
Observes all safety rules and procedures
May build and install forms and pour concrete
Performs such other duties as may be assigned