Utilities Technician

City of Seguin•Seguin, TX

2d•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 maintenance and installation of all equipment and materials associated with the Water/Wastewater maintenance and collection system. The position requires delivering and erecting barricades, repairing and replacing lights on barricades, digging ditches, tamping and leveling dirt, loading and unloading materials, performing preventive maintenance on city vehicles, tools, and equipment, and maintaining tools and the shop in an organized manner. It also includes installing and repairing water and sewer lines, working with jackhammers and air compressors, operating water tapping machinery, and installing, replacing, and removing water valves and meters. The role also involves on-call duties and potentially building and pouring concrete.

Requirements

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. (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.
Perform strenuous work in the outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
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 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 and CDL within agreed upon time frame.
Collections Level I license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver's license with air brakes.

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.
May build and install forms and pour concrete.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.