About The Position

The Field Technician's duties include assisting with pipe repairs, landscaping, minor road repairs, after-hours support, and general labor activities.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records are required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to understand water systems and concepts
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Must be available to work weekends, 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.

Nice To Haves

  • 1-year experience in water distribution, maintenance or servicing industry preferred but not required

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
  • Repairs and/or replaces broken water mains and service lines
  • Communicate problems with meters or incorrect readings to the Supervisor & 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
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