Utility Technician-Wastewater chez City of Buda (TX), TX

About the Department

We are accepting applications for all Utility Technician levels. Pay is dependent upon work experience and licenses/certifications.

The Utility Technician is responsible for performing general maintenance and construction duties as required for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's Wastewater Collection System - including wastewater mains, service lines, cleanouts, manholes, lift stations, etc. Additional duties include operating equipment and completing other projects which could include concrete and carpentry work, landscaping, and road work. This position will be required to participate in the On-Call Rotation schedule and must live within forty-five (45) minutes of the Buda Public Works facility to respond to emergency calls. This position is considered essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency events.

Position Duties

• Maintains sewer lines, sanitary sewer lift stations and equipment by restoring flow, removing, and replacing manhole lids, loading, and transporting materials and equipment to the job site, opening holes to determine leaks, and laying pipe as required.
• Operates motor drive equipment and vehicles necessary to perform the duties of the department, including but not limited to backhoe, excavator, front end loader, vactor truck, and sewer camera inspection unit. Loads and unloads materials by transporting and operating equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Repairs and maintains sewer lines by exposing pipes, setting up road signs and cones, and directing traffic.
• Cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment; performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment; performs metal fabrication/welding and small engine repair.
• Utilizes work order software system to complete work orders as well as inventory management of assets.
• Available for after hours on call
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma; and at least six (6) months of work experience in related field.
Special Qualifications:
Valid State of Texas CDL driver's license desired. TCEQ Wastewater Collections I license must be obtained within one (1) year of hire to continue employment or obtained before employment.  

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of department policies, practices, and procedures, including but not limited to all safety and security procedures.
• Familiarity with all Public Works machinery and equipment including, but not limited to backhoe, excavator, front end loader, vactor truck, and sewer camera inspection unit, etc. 

• Ability to perform a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Perform a wide variety of physically strenuous tasks.
• Computer skills – Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office and data entry; use of small office equipment, including copy machines and multi-line telephone.
• Ability to access computer/smartphone to access email, work orders and timesheets.
• Ability to maintain records related to the wastewater collection system.
• Ability to analyze problems, plan solutions, and communicate effectively.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to supervisor direction; takes responsibility for own actions, and is consistently at work and on time.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, unexpected events, or emergency situations.