Utility Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Sterling Personnel is recruiting for a Utility Technician for our client in the San Antonio area.

The utility technician will be responsible for a variety of manual and semi-skilled labor duties for the repair, construction, and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection system.

The expected duration of this assignment is 6 months.

The schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:30am – 3:15pm.

The hourly rate is $19.00.

Required to work hours other than regular schedules such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.

Essential Functions :

• • Weir Cleaning and remove debris from finals at first and second stage, consist of scrubbing Algae from walls, pulling weeds and pressure washing. ( Confined Space, LOTO )
  • Clarifier Tanks, at all plants, scrubbing Algee from walls pressure washing removal of sludge and debris when tanks are drained. ( Confined Space, LOTO )
  • Aeration Basins and Settling Tank/Finals, removing of sludge and debris that accumulate at the bottom of tanks and draft tubes when tanks are drained. ( Confined Space, LOTO )
  • MLSS Channels, at all Plants set in stop logs, set up trash pumps to drain channel clean out sludge and debris. ( Confined Space, LOTO )
  • Sludge Spills 1st responders clean up. 
  • Please keep in mind that during the summertime utility techs spend about 80% of their time cleaning weirs and tank cleaning due to the heat and algae bloom.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or obtain within six months of employment/assignment
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.