Utility Technician Apprentice

Temple Texas•Temple, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Technician Apprentice, under the general supervision of the Crew Leader, is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure. This role involves operating related equipment and ensuring compliance with safety and traffic control standards. The apprentice will learn and perform various tasks related to the water and wastewater systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Class A CDL Permit within six (6) months of hire.
Class A CDL License within eight (8) months of hire.
Tanker Endorsement within one (1) year of hire.
TCEQ Licenses D Water OR Collection I within six (6) months of hire.
TCEQ Licenses D Water AND Collection I within one (1) year of hire.

Responsibilities

Repairs water and wastewater lines; cleans and inspects pipes; installs repair parts and evaluates effectiveness of repair.
Installs water and wastewater infrastructure including, but not limited to, mains, services, and laterals; taps and meters; valves; manholes; air relief valves; fire hydrants; cleanouts, etc.
Assists in excavation; operates air hammer to break rock and asphalt; uses pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock from excavations; uses probe to locate pipes.
Cleans wastewater lines; uses hand and / or machine rods to unclog or clean mains & laterals.
Performs line locates of water and wastewater infrastructure in accordance with Texas One Call laws.
Cleans & maintains tools and equipment.
Drives various trucks, primarily dump trucks, to haul material related to the repair and installation of water and wastewater infrastructure.
Loads, unloads, and operates dump trucks and other heavy equipment.
Installs traffic control in strict accordance with state and federal manuals of traffic control devices.
Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.