Water Utility Technician 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 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).

• TCEQ Class "D" Water License highly preferred but not required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Working knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment of other maintenance functions preferred.

• General operation knowledge, experience, and/or familiarity with all Water Utilities machinery and equipment.

•  Ability to analyze problems and plan solutions.

• Ability to maintain records on materials needed and used.

• Written Communication

• Able to read and interpret written information (i.e., safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals).

• Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Organizational Support

• Follow policies and procedures.

• Judgment

• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

• Planning/Organizing

• Uses time efficiently.

• Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability

• Adapts to change in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

• Initiative

• Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Extensive knowledge or training of the methods, tools, and equipment of assigned trade area.
• to maintain records on materials needed and used.

Any individual who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Anyone who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or to others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 115 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.