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Job Description
UTILITY TECHNICIAN
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UTILITY TECHNICIAN
locations
Surface Water Treatment (Osage)
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 5 Days Ago
time left to apply
End Date:
July 14, 2026 (15 days left to apply)
job requisition id
JR2969
JOB TITLE:
Utility Technician
JOB CLASS NUMBER
TRD930
PAY GRADE:
1
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
BUSINESS UNIT NAME
Surface Water Treatment
REPORTS TO
Chief Mechanic
SUPERVISORY WORK
None
SUMMARY
Under supervision, this position performs skilled and semi-skilled task in the maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment used in a water treatment plant.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the mechanics in the performance of their duties including preventative maintenance and yearly inspections.
Performs summer/winter grounds maintenance, including the operation/servicing of equipment used and operation/maintenance of irrigation systems.
Performs wash-down of contactor basins, sedimentation basins, all flumes and wet wells in the treatment facility.
Prepares and submits daily necessary paper work and accurately logs hours on job reports, and work orders.
Performs morning unlock/preparation and evening lockup of the building/work area.
Performs housekeeping duties as assigned.
Paints buildings and equipment as assigned.
Works overtime and responds to callbacks as required by workload or emergencies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to work outside in all types of weather, especially summertime where he/she will come into contact with insects and occasionally snakes. Ability to read and write English and communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in undesirable conditions and inclement weather.
Ability to use and/or operate, and/or learn to use and operate basic hand and power tools, , all types of grounds care equipment, sandblasting and painting equipment and supplies, ropes, chains, slings and other rigging equipment, pickups and trailers, special tools used in the water industry, various types of safety equipment as required, a tractor with implements and forklifts.
Ability to operate equipment that vibrates such as riding lawn mowers and string trimmers.
Ability to occasionally work in areas that require safety rigging and/or a good sense of balance.
Ability to work near and occasionally with potentially hazardous chemicals and often work near hazardous sources of energy; electrical, pneumatic and hydraulics.
Ability to use a fire hose for extended periods for wash-down procedures.
ADA PROFILE
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee is also required to finger, grasp, handle, life walk, stand, hear, crouch, reach, speak, see, and talk. It also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in a dynamic indoor and outdoor environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. This position will be required to work in environments where insects, snakes or other type of animals could pose a risks. This position is considered weather essential.
EEO/ADA PROFILE
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
About Us
Start your career with the City of Amarillo today! We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our community, and we believe that starts with our team. As a city, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and thriving community, and we know that starts with attracting and retaining the best talent. We are proud of our city and the work we do, and we are excited to welcome you to explore career opportunities with us.
