Entry Level Utility Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Join our Team and be part of The Brushy Creek Life!

The Location:

Come experience "The Brushy Creek Life" in Round Rock, Texas, just minutes north of Austin. Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District enjoys the quiet rural aspects of small-town America while having proximity to cosmopolitan amenities.

The Organization:

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District is home to 18,000+ residents. Formed initially as Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 2 in 1977, BCMUD provides water and wastewater services, recreational activities, beautiful gardens, parks, and miles of trails through the Brushy Creek community. BCMUD operates four swimming pools, four tennis courts, and a disc golf course throughout the community.

At the heart of our District is the Brushy Creek Community Center. Our Community Center features two gyms, two racketball courts, weight room, rock wall, and recreational programming, including various fun activities, educational and fitness classes.

Brushy Creek employs approximately 190 seasonal, part-time, and full-time team members.

Position Summary:

The Utility Maintenance Technician maintains and operates a variety of equipment used in the construction, operation, repair maintenance, and replacement of water sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

The Utility Services Technician series supports the operation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of the District's utility infrastructure, including water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater facilities, and related equipment. Positions within this series perform progressively responsible technical and skilled work to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient utility system operations for the community.

The Utility Services Technician I performs entry-level utility maintenance and operational duties while learning District procedures, equipment, and safety practices under close supervision. Work involves assisting with routine inspections, maintenance, repairs, and operational support tasks with limited independent judgment.

The Utility Services Technician II performs intermediate-level technical work involving the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of utility systems and infrastructure. Employees at this level exercise increased independence and technical knowledge while supporting the efficient operation of the District's public utility systems.

The Utility Services Technician III performs advanced and skilled utility maintenance and operational work and serves as a lead resource for utility field activities. This position oversees and participates in the maintenance, repair, and operation of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure; provides guidance and training to other technicians; and helps ensure safe, compliant, and efficient utility system operations.

Job Duties:

• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the SCADA and pump stations
• Record Statistical data concerning equipment operations
• Maintain, operate, repair, and replace equipment as necessary
• Operate, maintain, and repair malfunctions at the offsite lift stations, gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment
• Collect samples and identify concentrations of chemical, physical, or biological characteristics of water distribution required in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Requirement:

Utility Services Technician I:

• A valid Texas driver's license.
• Valid Class D certification and a Collection I Wastwater certification or the ability to obtain within one year from hire date.

Utility Services Technician II:

• A valid Texas driver's license.
• 2 years of experience.
• Maintain current certification/license,
• Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collections II Class; and
• Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Water Distribution Class C.

Utility Services Technician III:

• A valid Texas driver's license.
• 5 years of experience.
• Maintain current certification/license,
• Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collections III Class; or
• Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Wastewater Treatment C Class; and
• Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Water Distribution Class B.

Benefits:

• The District covers the entire cost of employees' medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance up to 50 K.
• Retirement plan through the Texas County District Retirement System with a contribution match of 2 to 1 at retirement
• Employee funded 457 option
• Certification pay
• Longevity pay
• Employee Community Center Membership
• Access to community pools and tennis courts
• 50% Off Sports & Classes