Field Technician

Louisville Water Company•Louisville, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide general labor resource support to various departments and work areas across the company to include Maintenance/Distribution Operations, Metering Services, Grounds Maintenance, Water Quality, and Production Operations. Individuals in this position are trained to perform a variety of tasks/duties and are required to complete assignments that include but is not limited to the following:

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have two (2) years of general labor experience in utilities, construction, warehousing, maintenance, metering, heavy equipment, etc.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Must obtain a Kentucky or Indiana Class A Commercial Driver’s license within six (6) months of hire.
Must successfully complete any/all Company assigned training/testing requirements within twelve (12) months of hire.
Must successfully complete any/all preemployment drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Responsibilities

Interacting/communicating with diverse customers.
Responding to customer inquiries/complaints in a professional manner.
Performing assignments on residential, commercial, and public properties.
Excavating, inspecting, flushing, cleaning, and repairing water lines/mains.
Repairing and replacing fire hydrants, meter vaults, water distribution lines and water valves.
Installing new utility services by making taps for new water services.
Locating a variety of aboveground and underground water company infrastructure.
Installing, repairing, and replacing meter stops, utility holes, valves, meters, and exercise valves at scheduled times.
Performing property restoration that includes concrete, asphalt, sidewalk landscaping.
Properly utilizing company owned tools and equipment.
Properly operating construction equipment.
Reading water meter routes in an approved fashion.
Responding to overtime needs as prescribed by contract and work area guidelines.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.