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Water Utilities Technician- Distribution

City of Hurst.
Hurst, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2025

Current Title                                  Water Utilities Technician 

Department                                    Public Works

Division                                          Water- Distribution

FLSA                                              Non-Exempt

Pay Grade                                     TBD

 

Water Utilities Technician 

Pay structure

Water Distribution

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

Inspects, maintains, and repairs all facets of the water distribution infrastructure such as water mains, water meters and water services. Assists contractors working on behalf of the City of Hurst. Performs standby duty on nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned. Must be available for overtime and standby, as needed.

 

Essential Job Functions


Entry Technician


Technician I

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

Technician II

Technician III

  1. Arrives at work on time prepared to work the assigned schedule.
  2. Works overtime and standby as needed.
  3. Performs maintenance and repairs on water/sewer mains, fire hydrants, water services and water meters.
  4. Moves various equipment and tools to and from work trucks, loading and unloading.
  5. Performs landscaping work following repairs to the water utilities system.
  6. Operates and performs service and minor maintenance on equipment.
  7. Performs other duties as assigned.
  8. Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
  9. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
  1. Assist Crew Leader in performing all duties as required.
  2. Coordinate jobsite needs including tools, equipment, parts and fuel.
  3. Moving of equipment, tools and supplies from truck to jobsite.
  4. Assist contractors working for the City of Hurst on city infrastructure.
  5. Respond in a professional manner to all customer complaints.
  6. Maintain worksite safety including the safety of co-workers and the general public
  7. Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate.
  8. Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
  9. Availability to operate in the Standby On-Call Rotation as scheduled.
  10. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.


 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to locate, isolate, mark out and call in a main leak unsupervised.  
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair a water meter leak unsupervised.
  • Ability to read water and wastewater infrastructure mapping.
  • Ability to operate, load, unload and prep for transport a backhoe.
  • Ability to safely and competently operate the Vactor Sewer Truck.
  • Ability to assist in the planning of “Job-site “operations including pre-planning, staging and work site safety.
  • Thorough water distribution valve operation knowledge.
  • Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a high degree of productivity.
  • Continued ability to work any day of the week (weekends and weekdays) and long hours.

 

Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

Pay structure

Water Distribution

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 physical 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.

 

Salary : $20 - $24

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