Position Type:
Water Utilities/Utilities Technician I
Date Posted:
7/7/2026
Location:
City of Seguin
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 supervision and follow oral instructions; operate and maintain a variety of power and manual tools and equipment; establish and maintain effective 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.
