Field Technician I

Overview

Join our team at Texas Water Utilities, a leading water utility dedicated to providing excellent service to our community. The Field Worker - Leaks is primarily responsible for performing underground pipeline replacement for water/wastewater distribution systems. The position responds to leak calls to pinpoint and document leaks found, and is responsible for assembling, connecting, and constructing pipe systems including sanitary sewers and water mains. 

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually in addition to company-paid holidays
• Health Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.   
• 401(k) Program with Employer Match: Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.  
• Grow with us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance    
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program just to name a few. 

What You'll Do

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
Reasonable Accommodations Statement 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:

Leak Detection: Responsible for water leak detection, pinpointing leaks using high and low frequency listening devices, and taking corrective action to replace water leaks. Additionally, will create work orders, generate reports, and interpret data related to distribution systems.
 

Construction Activities: Perform construction activities required to replace water and wastewater lines. Activities include but are not limited to operating the following light to heavy equipment: shovels for hand excavation to create access to waste and wastewater lines, jackhammer and/or chop saws to provide access through rock and/or concrete, mini-excavators, and backhoes loader at the construction site to move, install, and remove various bulk materials. Additionally, will clean up mud and debris produced by construction activities, repair landscaping, and other ancillary construction activities such as water and wastewater line repairs. 

Environmental, Health, and Safety

Safety: Utilizes appropriate safety equipment and adherence to safety procedures in performing all assignments. Attends offsite and company safety classes and meetings as scheduled, ensures safety of self and others, and always puts personnel safety ahead of getting the job done. Understands and works in conformance with safe operating practices and rules. Constantly on alert for any safety hazards that may cause harm to any employee, customer, or member of the general public. Reporting and/or correcting/safe-guarding any hazard, such as but not limited to defective or damaged equipment, or leaking water at any site.
 

Quality Assurance: Ensures that construction related activities are conducted such that they comply with regulations and company policies related to maintain safe drinking water quality.

What You'll Bring

Education
H.S. Diploma or GED in General
 

Certifications
TCEQ - D-Water and D-Wastewater preferred
Driver's License

Skills
Must possess general procedures for installing, maintaining, and replacing water and wastewater services; safety hazards, procedures, and equipment used when working on or near underground utility lines; tools, equipment, materials, and supplies needed for installing, maintaining, and repairing water and wastewater lines.

Work Experience
1 year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment.

Work Environment

Physical Requirements
Field-Based Role