Water Utility Technician
Company: City of Katy
Location: Katy
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The City of Katy is seeking
qualified applicants for a Water Operator position. This role
performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of
the City's water treatment and distribution systems. The ideal
candidate will have hands-on experience in water utilities, a
strong commitment to safety and customer service, and the ability
to support essential water operations that serve the community.
SUMMARY: Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the operation,
maintenance, and repair of the City's water treatment systems.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Essential functions, as defined
under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the
following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not
a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by
incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which
are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as
required. The job description does not constitute an employment
agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not
limited to, the following: Monitors and maintains assigned wells;
verifies wells are operating correctly; checks chlorination levels.
Repairs water main breaks and service lines; flushes, repairs, and
replaces fire hydrants; rebuilds and repairs water meters. Performs
service calls to check for water leaks throughout the water system;
provides aid to customers; Turns water services on or off at City
connections when starting and closing accounts. Collects monthly
required bacteriological samples; delivers samples to assigned
laboratory for testing. Operates water treatment plant; calculates
the chlorine demand of raw ground water for proper disinfection;
monitors and maintains chlorination system. Gathers water usage
readings for monthly billing; disconnects customers' water for
non-payment of utility bills. Inspects and cleans groundwater
storage tanks; prepares tanks for State inspections. Repairs and
pours concrete driveways and sidewalks. This position is considered
Critical Personnel during a natural or manmade disaster and/or a
catastrophic event. This position may be required to provide
services or perform duties for the benefit of the public and the
continuity of City operations. These may include services or duties
different from those performed in the usual course and scope of
this position. For purposes of business continuity, employees in
this position are considered Essential Critical Infrastructure
Workers, as defined by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security
Agency (CISA). Performs other duties as required. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High
school diploma or equivalent; AND two (2) years of water utility
training and experience; OR an equivalent combination of education,
training, and experience. Knowledge of: Department policies and
procedures. City codes and ordinances. Water distribution and
production systems. Skill in: Establishing and maintaining
effective working relationships. Providing quality customer
service. Performing basic mathematical calculations. LICENSE AND
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Valid State Driver's License required;
Class B Commercial Driver's License may be required. Groundwater
Treatment Plant Operator Class C license. 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. The City of Katy is committed to compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities and Amendments Act and is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Keywords: City of Katy, Houston , Water Utility Technician, Construction , Katy, Texas
