Position Type:
Water Utilities/Utilities Technician I

Date Posted:
8/7/2025

Location:
City of SeguinJob Description: UTILITIES TECHNICIAN I

PAY GROUP: U4
City of Seguin Pay Schedule

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Performs diversified work of the Water/Wastewater Maintenance Operations to include repairs and installation of sewer mains, water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, and lift station maintenance, etc.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Essential Duties*

Performs maintenance and installation of all equipment and materials associated with the Water/Wastewater maintenance and collection system
Delivers and erects barricades at designated locations and repairs and replaces broken and/or burned out lights on barricades
Uses hand tools to dig ditches or holes
Hand-shovels dirt, gravel, asphalt, or sand
Tamps, packs, and levels dirt, sand, asphalt, or other material
Loads and unloads materials and equipment
Performs preventive maintenance on city vehicles, tools, and equipment
Maintains tools and shop in neat and organized manner
Installs water and sewer lines and repairs leaks and broken lines
Works with jackhammer and air compressor
Operates various types of water tapping machinery depending on size and type of pipe
Installs, replaces, and removes water valves and water meters

Other Important Duties*
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Water/Wastewater Maintenance Department Operations or ability to learn said operations and maintenance. Demonstrated Ability to: lift and maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 92 lbs. (i.e. meters, meter lids, pipe valves, etc.); must be able to enter and exit a 24 inch diameter manhole opening without difficulty; must be able to enter and exit a 24 inch wide ditch, maneuvering freely while operating necessary equipment; perform strenuous work in the outdoors under adverse weather conditions; and safely operate all equipment required.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
H.S. diploma/GED and ability to obtain Collections level I license and CDL within agreed upon time frame

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Collections Level I license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver's license with air brakes.

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-Starting Salary: $40,976
- Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
-The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)

* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.

Attachment(s):

• Utilities Technician I.docx