Water Utilities Technician

Water Utilities Technician

Job Title

Pay Structure

Water Utilities Entry Technician

$20.18

Water Utilities Technician I

$20.70

Water Utilities Technician II

$22.25

Water Utilities Technician III

$23.81

Job Summary

Monitors, inspects, and repairs pump station facilities, water metering vaults, and water storage tanks. Assists in recording pertinent and sensitive information regarding the water system. Monitor various water quality sample results on a daily basis. Must be available for overtime and standby, as needed. Must not be afraid of extreme heights in adverse conditions.

Essential Job Functions

Entry Technician

Technician I

• Arrives at work on time prepared to work the assigned schedule.
• Works overtime and standby as needed.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on water/sewer mains, fire hydrants, water services and water meters.
• Moves various equipment and tools to and from work trucks, loading and unloading.
• Performs landscaping work following repairs to the water utilities system.
• Operates and performs service and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
• Arrives at work on time prepared to work the assigned schedule.
• Works overtime and standby as needed.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on water/sewer mains, fire hydrants, water services and water meters.
• Moves various equipment and tools to and from work trucks, loading and unloading.
• Performs landscaping work following repairs to the water utilities system.
• Operates and performs service and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.

Technician II

Technician III

• Arrives at work on time prepared to work the assigned schedule.
• Works overtime and standby as needed.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on water/sewer mains, fire hydrants, water services and water meters.
• Moves various equipment and tools to and from work trucks, loading and unloading.
• Performs landscaping work following repairs to the water utilities system.
• Operates and performs service and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.

Assist Crew Leader in performing all duties as required.
Coordinate jobsite needs including tools, equipment, parts and fuel.
Moving of equipment, tools and supplies from truck to jobsite.
Assist contractors working for the City of Hurst on city infrastructure.
Respond in a professional manner to all customer complaints.
Maintain worksite safety including the safety of co-workers and the general public
Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate.
Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
Availability to operate in the Standby On-Call Rotation as scheduled.
Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to read and follow safety rules, City rules, codes, and instruction on proper use of safety equipment.

Ability to learn to repair water and wastewater infrastructure such as water and sewer mains, fire hydrants, water meters, and service lines.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions to complete an assigned job.
Ability to work and communicate with the public and co-workers.
Ability to work in a team environment, contribute as a team member and treat co-workers and customers with respect.
Physical ability and coordination to accomplish assigned tasks.
Ability to learn to safely operate city vehicles such as service trucks, flatbed trucks, and other automatic transmission vehicles.

Ability to perform strenuous physical labor, including standing, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, twisting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time in adverse conditions, including extreme heat, cold, moisture, dust, and fumes, at various heights, and in confined spaces.

Ability to work any day of the week (weekends and weekdays) and long hours.
Ability to learn and complete essential functions of the position and successfully complete probationary period.

Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

Job Title

Requirements

Water Utilities Entry Technician

High school diploma or equivalent.

Upon successful completion of initial probationary period, the Water Utilities Entry Technician will be reclassified to a Water Utilities Technician I.

Failure to successfully complete the initial probationary period will result in termination of employment.

Water Utilities Technician I

High school diploma or equivalent. Must have a minimum of six months of recent experience in manual labor activities.

Water Utilities Technician II

Must have one of the following:
Class "C" Distribution OR Class C Groundwater license issued by the TCEQ

OR

Valid Texas Class A CDL license with a Tanker Endorsement upon hire or promotion.

Water Utilities Technician III

Must have a valid Texas Class A CDL license with a Tanker Endorsement upon hire or promotion. Must have an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.

Must have one of the following:
Class "C" Distribution

OR

Class C Groundwater license issued by the TCEQ

Must have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.

Must have regular and punctual attendance, flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency situations during non-scheduled work hours.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and essential job function screening.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.

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