Field Svcs Technician I

Columbus Water Works•Columbus, GA

About The Position

SUMMARY: Performs heavy manual labor and operates any required mechanical equipment used by Field Services Teams. Performs operations such as rodding, excavation, digging, dipping, pumping, punching and cleaning. Understands the total operation of the Team sufficiently to perform duties required to run the Team in the absence of the Construction Tradesman. Coordinates with Construction Tradesman to complete jobs as required. Exercises responsibility for upkeep and preventive maintenance of all mechanical equipment used by the Team and sets up safety equipment with minimal supervision. Attend all seminars and training given by Columbus Water Works. Employee will be required to perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare for daily assignments by loading assigned truck with all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment as per supervisor(s) introductions. Clean and wash and fuel vehicles and equipment as needed. Unloads, sets up at job sites and operates with little or no direct supervision specific equipment used in Team operations such as Rodding Machines, Tapping Machines, Boring Machines Jack hammer, tamp Pipe saw, dump truck and all other essential tools and equipment. Coordinates with Construction Tradesman and Construction Foreman to complete jobs as required. Performs manual labor associated with the construction and maintenance of a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System with minimal supervision. Exhibits ability to perform heavy manual labor under directions of supervisor(s) Set up safety equipment with minimal supervision. From time to time, this employee may be called upon to perform other duties as deemed necessary by his supervisor. Confined Spaces Entry, Entry of manholes and other tight spaces.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Experience in the construction and maintenance of a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System
Must be able to obtain Fort Benning Access required
High school graduate or GED is the minimum education requirement for position
Possession of a valid Drivers License and a good driving record is required
Ability to perform heavy manual labor required
Ability to receive certification in Confined Space Entry, Trench Excavation, Flagging, CPR and First Aid Standard within one year of employment required

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one-year construction experience and/or pipeline construction experience is preferred
A Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs heavy manual labor and operates any required mechanical equipment used by Field Services Teams
Performs operations such as rodding, excavation, digging, dipping, pumping, punching and cleaning
Understands the total operation of the Team sufficiently to perform duties required to run the Team in the absence of the Construction Tradesman
Coordinates with Construction Tradesman to complete jobs as required
Exercises responsibility for upkeep and preventive maintenance of all mechanical equipment used by the Team and sets up safety equipment with minimal supervision
Attend all seminars and training given by Columbus Water Works
Employee will be required to perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule
Prepare for daily assignments by loading assigned truck with all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment as per supervisor(s) introductions
Clean and wash and fuel vehicles and equipment as needed
Unloads, sets up at job sites and operates with little or no direct supervision specific equipment used in Team operations such as Rodding Machines, Tapping Machines, Boring Machines Jack hammer, tamp Pipe saw, dump truck and all other essential tools and equipment
Performs manual labor associated with the construction and maintenance of a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System with minimal supervision
Set up safety equipment with minimal supervision
Confined Spaces Entry, Entry of manholes and other tight spaces