Utility Maintenance I/Utility Maintenance Trainee

Salary: $20.67 Hourly
Location : Public Works 607 Municipal Dr, Leander, TX
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2501746
Department: Public Works Water & Wastewater Maintenance
Division: Water Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL POSITIONS EITHER AT A UTILITY MAINTENACE I LEVEL OR UTILITY MAINTENANCE TRAINEE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE UTILITY MAINTENANCE TRAINEE POSITION, CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION: UM Trainee Job Description
THE STARTING SALARY FOR THE UM TRAINEE POSITION IS $17.90

Performs entry-level work. Work involves utilizing physical labor to assist in water and wastewater repairs, replacement, excavation, meter installation and taps. Operating equipment associated with maintenance and construction of water and sewer main projects. Maintaining and operating the City's wastewater treatment plant system in a safe, effective, and efficient manner, using technical expertise that follows generally accepted practices and procedures. Workers must be able to be scheduled for "on-call" rotation. This position is subject to "DOT random drug testing". Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Valid Class "C" Driver's License from TX or any other US state (Approximately 80% driving time in a company vehicle.)
• Required Certificates and Licenses
  • Must have a TCEQ Class "I" Collection License and/or a TCEQ "D" Water.
  • Must have or must obtain a basic first aid certificate within 9 months of the hire date.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • One or more years work experience in any aspect of construction/repair, water/wastewater repair, plumbing, apprentice or related experience.
  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or technical school in a related field.
  • Experience working for a government entity such as a City, County, or a State agency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possess basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, heavy (vehicular) construction equipment, pumps and equipment used in and around water and wastewater systems. Possess familiarity with hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, structures and buildings.
• Skill and ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to work irregular schedules with overtime, frequent change of tasks.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and perform complex mathematical calculations. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply comprehend and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e., early mornings, afternoons, evenings, late-nights shifts, weekends).
• Workers must be able to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment to ensure personal, public, and personnel safety.
• Must be able to wear city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment - Steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.
• Knowledge of Methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing with proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.

Physical Demands & Additional Information
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push, pull, drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat; dust and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.


Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
• to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
• Compliance with the for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.

*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY/TDD).
For detailed information regarding our benefits package including our Benefits Guide, please visit this link:
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Which positions are you interested in applying and meet the minimum requirements for?

• I am interested in the UM I position and meet all of the requirements for it.
• I am interested in the UM Trainee position and meet all of the requirements for it.
• I do not meet the requirements for either position.

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Do you have a valid basic first aid certificate or can you obtain one within 9 months of hire?

• Yes, I have a valid basic first aid certificate or will obtain one within 9 months of hire.
• No, I do not have a valid basic first aid certificate and will not obtain one within 9 months of hire.

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Select all of the following preferred qualifications that apply to you.

• I have one or more years work experience in any aspect of construction/repair, water/wastewater repair, plumbing, apprentice or related experience
• I have an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or technical school in a related field.
• I have experience working for a government entity such as a City, County, or a State agency.

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