Utility Technician II

City of Temple•Temple, TX

8d•$25

About The Position

The Utility Technician II works under the general supervision of the Crew Leader to install, repair, and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure. The role operates related equipment and follows safety and traffic-control standards. Duties include repairing and installing water and wastewater lines and infrastructure, cleaning and inspecting pipes, locating utilities, operating trucks and heavy equipment, and maintaining tools and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Class A CDL License and Tanker Endorsement.
TCEQ Licenses C Water and Collection I OR D Water and Collection II.

Responsibilities

Repairs water and wastewater lines, cleans and inspects pipes, installs repair parts, and evaluates repair effectiveness.
Installs water and wastewater infrastructure, including mains, services, laterals, taps, meters, valves, manholes, air relief valves, fire hydrants, and cleanouts.
Assists with excavation; operates an air hammer to break rock and asphalt; uses hand tools to remove dirt and rock; and uses a probe to locate pipes.
Cleans wastewater lines and uses hand or machine rods to unclog or clean mains and laterals.
Performs water and wastewater infrastructure line locates in accordance with Texas One Call laws.
Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
Drives trucks, primarily dump trucks, to haul materials related to water and wastewater infrastructure repair and installation.
Loads, unloads, and operates dump trucks and other heavy equipment.
Installs traffic control in accordance with state and federal manuals of traffic control devices.
Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.