Utility Technician III

Temple Texas•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Utility Technician III installs, repairs, and maintains water and wastewater infrastructure under the general supervision of the Crew Leader. The role operates related equipment and ensures compliance with safety and traffic control standards. The position also involves excavation, cleaning and inspecting pipes, locating infrastructure, maintaining tools and equipment, and hauling materials for water and wastewater repair and installation work. The technician follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Repair water and wastewater lines; clean and inspect pipes; install repair parts and evaluate the effectiveness of repairs.
Install water and wastewater infrastructure, including mains, services, laterals, taps and meters, valves, manholes, air relief valves, fire hydrants, and cleanouts.
Assist with excavation; operate an air hammer to break rock and asphalt; remove dirt and rock from excavations with a pick and shovel; and use a probe to locate pipes.
Clean wastewater lines using hand and/or machine rods to unclog or clean mains and laterals.
Perform line locates of water and wastewater infrastructure in accordance with Texas One Call laws.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
Drive various trucks, primarily dump trucks, to haul materials related to water and wastewater infrastructure repair and installation.
Load, unload, and operate dump trucks and other heavy equipment.
Install traffic control in accordance with state and federal manuals of traffic control devices.
Follow City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.