Utility Service Technician - Day Shift

Salary : $37,065.60 - $52,984.88 Annually

Location : Grand Prairie, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-00320

Department: Engineering

Division: Water

Opening Date: 11/11/2024

Closing Date: 1/3/2025 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary

We are looking for an Utility Service Technician to join our Water Utilities Department team!

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Our team is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, where all employees feel valued and respected.

To be successful as an Utility Service Technician, you should have the following qualifications:

Able to assist with the repairs and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, and water production systems components for the city. This is accomplished by performing repairs to water lines; performing repairs to sewer lines; completing work for customer service calls; performing preventative maintenance; and completing installation of sewer and water taps. Other duties include conducting repairs to hydrants and valves; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.
This position operates on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will also be scheduled for on-call pager rotation in response to emergencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs repairs to water lines by responding to water leaks; identifying the source of leak; isolating line segment; exposing and making repairs; flushing system; placing line back into service; operating all the required valves; always ensuring job site safety.

• Performs repairs to sewer lines by exposing the sewer line; identifying the source of the problem; avoiding the creation of damage to other utilities; conducting repairs; and always ensuring a safe job site.

• Completes work for customer service calls by responding to service call requests for water to be turned on, leaks at mains, sewer stoppages, and for service to lines; deploying with adequate equipment; and expediting the return to service of sewer or water to customers.

• Performs preventative maintenance by performing pull down maintenance utilizing the flush truck or mounted trailer; removing obstructions in sewer lines by de-roofing, cleaning, or introducing chemicals; and performing CCTV inspections to identify line problems as required.

• Completes installation of sewer and water taps by assisting with installation service of taps by exposing mains in asphalt, soils, or concrete; installing tap penetrating mains; isolating line as required; inspecting and testing for leaks at new connections.

• Conducts repairs to hydrants and valves by isolating fire hydrant lead; exposing piping and assessing damages for repair; replacing or reinstalling parts; performing inspections prior to placing hydrant in service; exposing valve; isolating line segment; identifying problem; repairing valve back to operational level; and placing valve into the open position.

• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Experience: 2 years ofrelated experience to conducting repairs and maintenance of water distribution lines and wastewater lines, operating various gas/hydraulic equipment/tool, and knowledge of safe work zones preferred.
• Licenses: Valid Class A Driver's License with a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment,
• Certifications Required: Class I Collections License within 6 months and obtain Class C Distribution or Class II Collections License within 30 months of employment.

01

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

How many years of maintenance experience do you have?

• No experience
• Under 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years less than 4 years
• 4 years less than 5 years
• 5 years less than 6 years
• 7 years less than 8 years
• Over 8 years

03

How many years of experience do you have conducting repairs and maintenance of water distribution lines and wastewater lines?

• No experience
• Under 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• over 5 years of experience

04

How long have you operated and worked with heavy equipment?

• No experience in operating heavy equipment
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• Over 4 years of experience

05

Which of the following license do you possess?

• Class C driver's license
• Class A or Class A CDL
• Class B or Class B CDL
• I do not have a valid driver's license
• Other

06

Do you have experience in the following: Please select all that apply.

• Repairs and maintenance of water distribution lines
• Repairs and maintenance of wastewater lines
• Operating various gas/hydraulic equipment/tool,
• Knowledge of safe work zones

07

If you do not have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement will you be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment as a condition of continued employment?

• Yes
• No

08

Do have a problem working in a confined sewer hole space?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a problem working with foul odors & sewer waste?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to work a flexible schedule which includes shift work, weekends or holidays?

• Yes
• No

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