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City of Seguin Texas

Utilities Technician I

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A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

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Job Description

Openings as of 7/8/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 7/8/2026
Utilities Technician I JobID:
1145
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. Attachment(s): Utilities Technician I.docx Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 7/8/2026 1:49:15 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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