Water Maintenance Technician

City of Aubrey•Aubrey, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Public Works Manager with direction from a Superintendent and/or Crew Leader, the Maintenance Tech performs a variety of tasks in the general installation, maintenance and repair of water system mains, water pipes, sewer system mains, sewer pipes, maintenance of city streets, sidewalks, alleys, curbs, storm drains, maintenance at city parks, medians, Right-of-Way areas, municipal facilities and provides support to the public and assigned city departments and divisions. The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and may require on-call duties. The technician is responsible for ensuring safety regulations are followed and maintaining equipment and tools in good working order. This position also involves responding to public inquiries and assisting with special events.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Experience with safety, training, and operation of equipment
Valid Texas class C driver’s license is required with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of training for courses related to water and safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of City sewer utilities to include sewer pipes, sewer pumps and sewage systems.
Assists in cleaning, inspecting and repairing sewer mains.
Maintains, installs, and replaces landscaping in city parks, and municipal facilities.
Paints, repairs and maintains equipment, furniture, facilities and playground components.
Installs signs, plumbing, irrigation components, electrical fixtures, plugs and cabling.
Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of city water utilities to include water pipes, water pumps and water main systems.
Performs a variety of routine to skilled work to inspect, install, maintain, and repair water distribution pipelines and related appurtenurtenances; inspects and tests lines in the distribution system; threads and fits pipes.
Performs valve maintenance and leak detection.
Turns on and off main line valves, hydrants, and fire service lines; pressure tests lines of new construction; exercises valves and hydrants.
Monitors equipment operator to prevent damage to other utility lines while digging.
Assists in the repair of city streets, sidewalks, alleys, curbs, storm drains, pipes, gutters, and miscellaneous repairs as required.
Performs street repairs and patching; lays asphalt, fills potholes.
Maintains safety regulations including wearing appropriate clothing, erecting proper barricades and signage, and using proper equipment and tools.
Perform in an outdoor environment.
Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage and support to other City departments as assigned.
Assists in the setup, teardown, and cleanup for special events and meetings.
Answers emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action.
Completes reports on daily work assignments and activities as required.
Organizes tools, equipment and supplies necessary to complete assignments.
Inspects, cleans and maintains equipment and tools in safe operating order.
Performs routine inspections of assigned areas to detect any necessary repairs or hazardous conditions.
Travels to attend meetings and training.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
Performs other duties as assigned.