Water Maintenance Technician

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Water Maintenance Technician

Position Summary
Water Maintenance Technician performs unskilled to semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance
and repair of all water fixtures to include hydrants and water line valves throughout the HWWS. Performs
locates for water and sewer lines. Assignments include mapping of existing water lines to facilitate the
repair.
Duties/Tasks:
• Responsible for assisting in the maintenance, installation, repair of leaks, breaks of all hydrants, water lines, valves, and
sewer/water fixtures.
• Responsible for assisting in mapping all existing water line valves and tagging hydrant in the Waterworks System.
• Responsible for the spotting of water and Sewer lines
• Responsible for using necessary heavy equipment to perform job assignments
• Assignments often include the use of standard hand tools, the operation of power driven equipment, Company trucks or
other equipment
• Work is evaluated through observation and efficiency of duties performed.
• Work is usually performed under immediate supervision.

Essential functions of the Job:
• Installs maintains, and repairs of breaks/leaks of all hydrants, taps, water mains, water fixtures, and water line valves in
the HWWS using heavy equipment such as backhoe, air hammer, hydraulic valve machine, dump truck, or service truck.
The use of this equipment will be done under the direct supervision of the Water Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assists in installing various pipe and fittings, water mains, fire services, tapping sleeves, valves, and water services.
• Assist in spotting water and sewer lines
• Involves working with all types of pipes and fittings such as but not limited to PVC, AC, C.S.S., ductile iron, tap saddles,
valves, tapping sleeves (for fire service use, small and large tapping machines), clay pipe, fiberglass, and brick manholes.
• Performs skilled plumbing work in replacing or repairing old mains, meter services, and constructing new lines
• Assists in mapping and locating all existing water line valves in the Waterworks System. Will also need to expose utility
services in order to prevent damage to utilities.
• Uses specialized equipment such as PDA’s, pressure and flow gauges, CL2 testing equipment
• Read prints, maps, uses measuring tape for various tasks, paints and tags fire hydrants
• Loads and unloads pipes and fittings in each storage area or work site, stocks and inventories unit, follows procedures
and processes of assigned crew
• Work in and around sewer manholes as necessary, provides
• Assists in cleaning joints, gaskets, hauls spoils or backflow materials to and from work site and cleans up work area
• Performs other work as assigned
Essential Job Requirements

EDUCATION: Must Have High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: Some basic computer skills
Some customer service experience
 Experience in using basic hand tools and some large equipment
 Working knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in maintenance
And repair of water lines
REQUIRED SKILLS: Must posses a valid Texas Driver’s License – CDL Class “B” preferred
 Must be able to read maps, blue prints, follow and maintain hydrant routes, use tape measure and
maintain proper records
 Must be able to use PDA’s, Pressure and Flow Gauges, CL2 Equipment,
Must have the skills and ability necessary to use the tools, equipment and heavy machinery
associated with the job
Must have a valid Texas Driver license in order to drive a company vehicle
Must have ability to write legibly to write up daily information, work order
requests, etc.
Must be able to conduct basic mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately
Must be able to work varying weather conditions daily
Ability to understand and communicate policies, procedures, and services of the HWWS to make
decisions in accordance with the fore mentioned.
 Updated: 10/2023
Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision

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Education: High School

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