$18.58

Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Kerr County $17.13

•$22.24 Per hour Water Distribution Utility Worker

KERRVILLE

•CITY OF

Occupation:

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Location:

KERRVILLE, TX

•78028

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

01/06/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/30/2026

Expires:

11/05/2026

Agency Job ID:

203-D03

Job #: 16954392

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

1 Month(s) DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

Job Summary:

Install, repair and maintain the City water and wastewater mains and related devices.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. 1) Assist with the maintenance, repair and installation of the City water and wastewater systems to include: Working with a repair crew(s) to repair broken water and wastewater mains and service lines. Assisting in the installation and/or repair of large water meters, valves and fire hydrants. Using City utility maps to locate and mark City water/wastewater lines on site. 2)

Safety:

Functioning in a team environment or independent, following all safety rules and regulations. 3) Maintain and perform minor repairs of the Water Distribution Division vehicles, equipment, tools and building. 4) Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have the ability to think and act safety in a challenging environment. Ability to work independent and in a team environment. Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. Ability to work an irregular schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

Service trucks, backhoe, trenchers, dump truck, trailer, air compressor, water pumps, hand tools, pipes, shovels, rakes, picks, maps, flashlight, gas detector, jack hammer, shoring, saws, chain cutter, water tapping machine, sewer tapping machine, compressor and other similar equipment and tools as needed. Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel toe boots, rubber boots, safety vest, safety cones, ear protection, respirator.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required:

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of similar or related work experience is required. Possession of a valid Texas Class C Drivers License is required. Possession of or ability to obtain within one year of employment, a valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Duties are generally performed citywide in both outdoor and indoor settings. This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing and pulling. This position is subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and other atmospheric conditions.

Special Requirements:

Subject to 24-hour on-call as required, serve on a rotation duty schedule for weekend duty and night call-outs, and required to respond to emergency call-outs. Must be able to work in adverse weather, conditions and environments, performing physically challenging skills. The City of Kerrville is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. A City of Kerrville application is required. Resumes are considered additional information, and accepted with a completed City application.