Water Maintenance Technician - Distribution

Sharyland Water Supply•Palmhurst, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Water Maintenance Technician - Distribution, you’ll make a difference by helping keep safe, reliable water flowing across our service area. This purpose-driven role supports our mission through high-quality field work and rapid restoration when issues occur. Your day shift starts by reviewing the day’s priorities, staging materials, and aligning on safety so you can contribute to our mission with confidence. Most of the day is spent outdoors—moving between planned line work and unexpected service interruptions—often coordinating around traffic and nearby buried utilities. You’ll spend time in trenches and uneven terrain, working in heat, rain, or cold, then close out by updating records, cleaning up the work area, and getting equipment ready for the next call. During your on-call rotation, you stay prepared to respond at night, on weekends, holidays, or in severe weather to restore service and protect community impact.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Familiarity with water distribution systems and safe work around buried utilities
Strong record-keeping and the ability to perform emergency repairs safely

Responsibilities

Install and repair water mains, valves, fittings, clamps, sleeves, service lines, and meters
Complete routine taps, tie-ins, line flushing, backfill, and site restoration
Cut, bevel, thread, and join pipe; replace angle stops and meter boxes
Locate underground utilities (hand-digging/vac methods) and set traffic control
Operate and maintain tools/equipment (e.g., dump/boom trucks; backhoe/boring/trenching equipment as assigned)
Document work and respond to after-hours emergencies during on-call rotation