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Job Description
Are you ready to take on a hands-on role that keeps essential city systems running?
Join our team as a Utilities Maintenance Technician , where you'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This is your chance to work on the front lines, ensuring your community has access to safe, reliable water and wastewater services.
What You’ll Do:
- Keep things flowing: Read and record water usage data, troubleshoot and repair water meters, and ensure accurate installations for new accounts.
- Safeguard public health: Test, troubleshoot, and repair backflow prevention devices to maintain system integrity.
- Fix and improve: Locate and repair leaks in water and wastewater systems, install new water and sewer mains, and make sewer and water main line repairs.
- Tackle tough jobs: Repair and maintain lift stations, fire hydrants, manholes, and underground utilities while performing necessary excavations and restorations.
- Use advanced tools: Operate remote-controlled cameras to locate line blockages, specialized equipment to clean sewer lines, and a variety of heavy equipment like dump trucks, backhoes, and forklifts.
- Stay safe: Install work safety zones and direct traffic at worksites to ensure the safety of the team and the public.
- Be a team player: Participate in an on-call rotation with availability for emergency call-outs to respond when your community needs you most.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education & Experience: Ability to read, write, and perform basic math typically associated with high school completion. Experience equivalent to 1-2 years in a similar role or through an apprenticeship/internship.
- Licensing Requirements:
- A valid Texas driver’s license appropriate for equipment operated (or ability to obtain).
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class C or above license in water and wastewater (or ability to obtain).
- Skills & Attributes:
- Comfort operating a variety of tools, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to work in an on-call rotation for emergency needs.
Why Join Us?
- Work on critical infrastructure that directly impacts your community.
- Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and equipment.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth in a supportive environment.
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to safety, excellence, and service.
If you’re looking for a challenging, rewarding career where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to become a Utilities Maintenance Technician and make a meaningful impact in your community.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Rockport
Show moreRockport is known for its endless recreational possibilities and mild weather. Ranked in The 100 Best Small Art Towns of America, and recognized among the top retirements spots in the nation by America's Best Places to Retire.
As the City’s Human Resources Department, we partner with all City Departments in providing professional human resource services. Staff works with employees through the pre-employment, employment, and retirement processes. All job openings are posted on the city’s website, and in the newspaper. Applications will be taken only for positions that are open. The City of Rockport is an EOE/ADA employer.
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