Wastewater Technician 1

Mustang Special Utility District (Mustang SUD) is Texas's most extensive Special Utility District, providing water and wastewater services across more than 220 square miles. With over 43,000 active connections in one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S., Mustang SUD is committed to excellence in public service, living up to our motto: “Second to None—Providing Life’s Most Precious Resource.”

Position Summary

The Wastewater Technician 1 is an entry level position that provides foundational support for the operation and maintenance of Mustang Special Utility District’s wastewater collection system. Working under the guidance of Technician 2’s and Senior Technicians, this role assists with basic lift station checks, sewer line cleaning preparation, equipment setup, and general site maintenance. The Technician assists and supports inspections, routine maintenance tasks, and documentation procedures.

Essential Functions:

• System Maintenance and Repairs: Assists with basic maintenance tasks such as clearing debris around manholes and lift stations, preparing tools and materials for sewer line cleaning, repairing sewer mains and laterals, and supporting routine site checks. They help observe lift station conditions and report findings to Senior Techs. The Technician I also assists with simple cleaning tasks and learns foundational wastewater system concepts.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: This position helps prepare and maintain equipment such as service trucks, hoses, jetting tools, and small machinery. The Technician performs basic equipment cleaning, assists with loading and unloading tools, and supports pre-trip inspections under supervision. Observe and assist Senior Technicians in proper procedures of heavy equipment operation.
• Regulatory, Documentation & Communication: Assists with simple documentation tasks such as noting job locations, updating work orders, and recording basic field observations. They communicate clearly with Tech IIs and Senior Techs, ask questions to ensure understanding, and relay customer or site information when needed.
• Safety, Traffic Control & Emergency Response: Follows all safety protocols, consistently wears required PPE, and assists with placing cones, barricades, and signage for traffic control. They observe confined space entry procedures and learn proper safety practices. The Technician may assist during emergency response situations by providing labor support under direct supervision.

Customer and Public Support: The Technician provides basic customer support by directing inquiries to Operators and maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor at job sites.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Basic knowledge of wastewater collection systems

Experience:

• Preferred: 1 year of experience in wastewater collections.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Outdoor Work: You will primarily work in an outdoor environment, utilizing standard equipment such as power tools, hand tools, pumps, heavy equipment, trucks and trailers. It also involves physical activity such as walking, climbing and handling the equipment.
• Safety Gear: Consistently wear protective gear such as safety shoes, safety vests, gloves, and hard hats to ensure safety during fieldwork.
• Flexible Hours: Must be able to work outside of regular business hours to meet regulatory deadlines or respond to emergencies. This includes working early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Will also be subject to on-call rotation.

Conditions Of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License before employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license within 30 days of hire per state law).
• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Mustang SUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to any characteristics protected by law. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), citizenship, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.