What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Line Maintenance Technician position at West Travis County Public Utility Agency?
Line Maintenance Technician I – Join Our Team at West Travis County Public Utility Agency!
Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working outdoors and making a difference in your community? The West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) is looking for a motivated and dependable Line Maintenance Technician I to join our hardworking field team!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Helping maintain and repair water distribution and wastewater collection systems
- Operating heavy equipment like backhoes, boring machines, and jackhammers
- Performing new service installs and repairing line breaks
- Supporting the team with flushing hydrants, cleaning lines, and maintaining valves
- Keeping equipment and vehicles organized, clean, and ready to go
- Working closely with other team members, contractors, and the public
What We’re Looking For:
- A high school diploma or GED
- A willingness to learn—no experience required!
- A valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
- A team player with a strong work ethic and a focus on safety
- Someone comfortable working outdoors in all kinds of weather
Bonus points if you have experience with municipal water or wastewater systems—but it’s not required!
Training & Growth:
We invest in our people. You’ll receive job-related training and will be expected to earn:
- TCEQ Wastewater Collection License within 1 year
- TCEQ Water Distribution License within 1 year
- Confined Space and Competent Person training
Physical & Environmental Expectations:
This is a physically demanding, safety-sensitive position that requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. Successful candidates should be prepared for strenuous manual labor throughout the workday.
This is a physically active role. You’ll need to:
- Work in extreme Texas heat, cold, rain, humidity, and other changing weather conditions
- Work around traffic, heavy equipment, loud machinery, dust, mud, and confined spaces
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials, tools, and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more, with heavier team lifts as needed
- Walking on uneven terrain and standing, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, climbing, and working in trenches for extended periods
- Be prepared for loud environments, outdoor work, and on-call emergencies
Why Join Us?
At WTCPUA, we’re proud to serve the community and provide clean, safe water to thousands of customers. We offer:
- Stable employment
- Opportunities for advancement
- A supportive, team-oriented culture
- Training and development
- Great benefits and job security
If you’re ready to build a meaningful career and be part of something bigger, we want to hear from you!
West Travis County Public Utility Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the Agency will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hand tools: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78738 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23