Water Utility Tech I

Under the direct supervision of the Utility Foreperson and/or their designated representative, performs general skilled maintenance activities and functions. Performs all general maintenance and construction duties as required for the general installation, maintenance, and repair of the city’s water distribution and production system, including water mains, lines, service connections, wells, and storage tanks. The incumbent’s work schedule will be established by the supervisor and will include rotational on-call weekend schedules, and possible overtime due to the nature of the position. This position is also considered to be a member of the City Emergency Response Team. 

• Completes routine water system maintenance assignments and activities, without direct supervision, including, but not limited to water line repairs, water well and/or water pump maintenance and repairs, water line installation and repairs, fire hydrant and valve repair, and general maintenance of water distribution and production systems. 
• Maintains all equipment utilized in maintenance activities, including changing oil and other routine maintenance of appropriate equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on a regularly scheduled basis without direct supervision.
• Assist other Waster Utilities and Public Works staff and departments in the planning and execution of their assignments, providing labor and/or technical assistance as required.
• Assists and supports other city departments with general maintenance projects, needs, and activities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years general work experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations.
• Valid Texas State Driver’s License at hire date, and eligibility for coverage under the City of Kyle vehicle insurance provider.
• Must live within 45 minutes of normal travel time to the Water Utilities facility and have reliable transportation.  
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tankers Endorsement, within six (6) months of hiring (may be terminated if not obtained).

Preferred Qualifications:
TCEQ Class “D” Water License

• Knowledge ofthe methods, tools, equipment, and practices used in water utilities operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge ofthe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of water utility machinery and equipment.
• Skill inanalyzing operational problems and developing effective solutions.
• Skill inmaintaining accurate records of materials, supplies, and work activities.
• Skill inwritten communication, including reading and interpreting safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Skill inperforming basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and interpreting data in graphs.
• Ability tofollow established policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Ability toplan, organize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability toexercise sound judgment and include appropriate staff in decision-making processes.
• Ability toconsistently follow instructions, meet deadlines, and take responsibility for work outcomes.
• Ability toadapt to changing work environments, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability tomaintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability todemonstrate initiative by identifying needs, seeking assistance, and offering support to others.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hand and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Any corrective eyewear required while operating a motor vehicle must be worn at all times while working.

Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

Salary : $20 - $25