Water Utility Worker

City of Katy

  • Katy, TX
  • 27 days ago

    Highlights

    Employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises. This position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKaty, TX

    Description

    About the Role
    The City of Katy is looking for a dependable and hardworking Water Utility Worker to help maintain and support the City's water system. This role is hands-on and essential to keeping water services running safely and efficiently for the community. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and being part of a team that makes a real impact, this could be a great fit.

    What You'll Do

    Perform routine maintenance and repairs on water mains and service lines
    Flush, repair, and replace fire hydrants to ensure proper operation
    Rebuild and repair water meters and assist with meter readings for billing
    Respond to service calls, including checking for leaks and assisting customers
    Turn water services on and off for new and closing accounts
    Clean and maintain groundwater storage tanks and prepare for inspections
    Restore concrete, sidewalks, and asphalt following water line repairs
    Support the team during emergencies and critical events to maintain City services
    Take on additional duties as needed to support water system operations


    What You Bring

    High school diploma or GED
    Basic mechanical experience is helpful, but not required
    Willingness to learn, work hard, and be part of a team
    Strong work ethic and commitment to safety
    Ability to provide good customer service and interact professionally with residents


    Additional Details

    Valid Texas driver's license required; Class B CDL may be required
    Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Class D license is a plus
    This is a physically demanding role requiring lifting, outdoor work, and exposure to various weather and environmental conditions
    Designated as Essential Critical Infrastructure personnel


    Why Join the City of Katy?
    This is an opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on work that directly supports the community. Every repair, inspection, and service call helps ensure safe and reliable water for residents and businesses across Katy.

    Apply today and help keep Katy's water system running strong.

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    The City of Katy is committed to equal opportunity and ADA compliance.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High school diploma or equivalent; AND some basic mechanical experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

    Knowledge of:

    • Department policies and procedures.
    • City codes and ordinances.

    Skill in:

    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
    • Providing quality customer service.

    LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    • Valid State Driver's License required; Class B Commercial Driver's License may be required.
    • Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Class D license within 1 (one) year of employment.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

    This position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.



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