Utilities Technician

City of Fair Oaks Ranch • Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Fair Oaks Ranch as a Full-Time Utility Technician and put your skills to work supporting the essential water and wastewater services our community depends on every day. This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to perform meaningful, hands-on work in a professional and team-oriented environment. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, and participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, with a 7% mandatory employee contribution and a 2:1 City match. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values safety, integrity, teamwork, and serving the community. The City of Fair Oaks Ranch is a vibrant Hill Country community located just northwest of San Antonio, combining small-town charm with convenient access to urban amenities. We take pride in providing exceptional public service, practicing fiscal responsibility, and preserving the natural beauty and unique character of our city. As an employer, we foster a collaborative and professional work environment where innovation, integrity, and excellent service are valued. Join our dedicated team and become part of a community that values both its people and its progress.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of experience related to construction, maintenance, or repair
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods
• Ability to work safely around mechanical, electrical, chemical, confined-space, and other field-related hazards
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and equipment
• Dependable
• Safety-conscious
• Comfortable performing physically demanding work in an outdoor environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a crew
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Problem-solving skills
• Experience using common hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and construction equipment

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate, maintain, and repair the City's water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
• Inspect and maintain wells, reservoirs, pumping stations, meters, hydrants, chlorination equipment, and other utility infrastructure.
• Assist with repairing water mains, installing service connections and valves, flushing hydrants, operating wastewater pump stations, and maintaining treatment plant equipment.
• Perform pavement cutting, ditch digging, pipe installation and repair, backfilling, and grounds maintenance.
• Read meters.
• Operate construction equipment such as dump trucks, skid steers, compactors, pumps, compressors, and backhoes.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule for utility emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (with a 7% mandatory employee contribution and a 2:1 City match)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED