Field Services Technician
About The Position
The Field Services Technician performs water and sewer utility field work, including J.U.L.I.E. locates; b-box and valve inspections, maintenance, and exercising; fire hydrant flushing inspections; and leak detection. The technician may read, test, or install water meters and perform customer service functions as needed. Assigned tasks depend on community and business needs. The role works with utility crews and customers on utility repairs, maintenance, and installations, including main breaks, sanitary sewer backups, and sewer jet flushing. The technician maintains equipment in safe operating condition, completes paperwork and investigations accurately and on time, and operates vehicles and field equipment. Projects may be completed independently or as part of a team, and the technician may perform related job functions as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Zero to two years of experience in the water industry.
- Active driver’s license.
- Must obtain a Class A Illinois CDL license within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Works overtime when required.
Responsibilities
- Perform J.U.L.I.E. locates.
- Inspect, maintain, and exercise b-boxes and valves.
- Perform fire hydrant flushing inspections and leak detection.
- Read, test, and/or install water meters and perform customer service functions as needed.
- Work with utility crews and customers on water and sewer utility repairs, maintenance, and installations, including main breaks, sanitary sewer backups, and sewer jet flushing.
- Maintain equipment in proper and safe operating condition.
- Complete required paperwork and investigations accurately, completely, in detail, and on time.
- Operate heavy equipment and vehicles, including dump trucks, water pumps, jackhammers, sewer jet cleaning and vacuum equipment, and TV equipment.
- Operate field equipment such as line locators, metal locators, pressure gauges, Sawzall tools, augers, b-box keys, and meter-reading equipment.
- Complete assigned projects on time, working independently or with a team.
- Perform related job functions as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and health benefits package.
- 401(k).
- Defined Contribution Plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Life insurance and voluntary benefits.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Learning opportunities and work experiences for professional growth.
- Potential eligibility for annual incentive pay and contracted increases determined by the collective bargaining agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
