Utilities Technician I

Utilities Technician I JobID: 1145 Position Type: Water Utilities/Utilities Technician I Date Posted: 7/7/2026 Location: City of Seguin Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Description: UTILITIES TECHNICIAN I PAY GROUP: U4 City of Seguin Pay Schedules SUMMARY OF POSITION: Performs diversified work of the Water/Wastewater Maintenance Operations to include repairs and installation of sewer mains, water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, and lift station maintenance, etc. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Essential Duties* Performs maintenance and installation of all equipment and materials associated with the Water/Wastewater maintenance and collection system; Delivers and erects barricades at designated locations and repairs and replaces broken and/or burned out lights on barricades; Uses hand tools to dig ditches or holes; Hand-shovels dirt, gravel, asphalt, or sand; Tamps, packs, and levels dirt, sand, asphalt, or other material; Loads and unloads materials and equipment; Performs preventive maintenance on city vehicles, tools, and equipment; Maintains tools and shop in neat and organized manner; Installs water and sewer lines and repairs leaks and broken lines; Works with jackhammer and air compressor; Operates various types of water tapping machinery depending on size and type of pipe; Installs, replaces, and removes water valves and water meters; Performs the duties of on call as required; Unstops sewer lines; Makes temporary repairs to utility cuts in streets; Attends in-house and out of house Water/Wastewater Maintenance Department education and training sessions; Operates dump truck, crane, hydro jet machine, vac truck; Occasionally operates a pickup, front-end loader, and backhoe; Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations; May train and mentor less experienced employees; Observes all safety rules and procedures; and Other Important Duties* May build and install forms and pour concrete; and Performs such other duties as may be assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Water/Wastewater Maintenance Department Operations or ability to learn said operations and maintenance. Demonstrated Ability to: lift and maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 92 lbs. (i.e. meters, meter lids, pipe valves, etc.); must be able to enter and exit a 24 inch diameter manhole opening without difficulty; must be able to enter and exit a 24 inch wide ditch, maneuvering freely while operating necessary equipment; perform strenuous work in the outdoors under adverse weather conditions; and safely operate all equipment required. Demonstrated Mental Ability to: tolerate working in confined places for prolonged periods of time. Ability to: work under general super�vi�sion and follow oral instructions; operate and maintain a variety of power and manual tools and equip�ment; estab�lish and maintain effec�tive working relationships with other city employees; maintain Texas driver's license (applicable to job responsibilities) and good driving record; and must be able to lawfully report for emergency duty from residence within 30 minutes. Other: may handle toxic and/or hazardous materials or work in areas where such materials may be stored. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: H.S. diploma/GED and ability to obtain Collections level I license within agreed upon time frame. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Collections Level I license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Valid Class C driver's license and must be able to obtain a State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver's license with air brakes within agreed upon time frame. For full job description click on the attachment - Starting Salary: $20.29/hour - Position Will Remain Open Until Filled - The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE) * For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations. Attachment…