Field Technician III (water/ wastewater systems maintenance) (55847)

Clearwater Solutions, LLC.•Bowling Green, FL

2d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Technician works in the field for most of their day and will be responsible for the accurate and timely collection of data from residential and commercial customer locations, assisting with the maintenance & repairs of water/ wastewater systems, landscaping/ grounds clean-up, and completing work orders.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records are required
At least 1+ years' experience in the water/ wastewater, public works, maintenance or servicing industry is preferred
Ability and willingness to work independently
Ability to understand water systems and concepts
Strong attention to detail
Ability to perform sustained physical labor, including heavy lifting and working above your head and below your feet
Neat and clean in appearance, courteous and friendly with the general public and willing to be a part of a team
Must be available to work overtime and ‘on-call’ as needed
Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor in outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted; occasionally required to lift heavier objects with assistance or mechanical aids.
Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights, including ladders, scaffolding, or into vaults, manholes, and tanks.
Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate valves, and use instrumentation or control devices.
Visual and auditory ability to detect, identify, and diagnose equipment malfunctions or leaks in piping and system components.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, safety harnesses, gloves, and protective clothing.
Able to safely enter and work in hazardous environments including those with strong odors, loud noise, and potential chemical exposure.
Must maintain physical readiness to respond quickly to emergency repairs or system failures, including after-hours or on-call assignments.

Responsibilities

Review service orders to determine locations where meter readings need to be performed
Read water meters and enter data in route logs
Maintains required paperwork and logs in compliance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations
Inspect meters and connections to determine defects, faults and damages
Under direct supervision, repairs and/or replaces broken water mains and service lines, maintains & assists with minor repairs of the water/ wastewater systems
Communicate problems with meters or incorrect readings to the Project Manager
Operates a company vehicle to conduct meter readings for assigned route
Connect and disconnect utility services as directed
Ensure that all data in the utility log book is maintained correctly, and kept updated
Perform general landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, clean-ups, pruning, and other typical landscape maintenance tasks
Performs other related duties as directed