Lead Water Distribution O&M Technician

Woodard & Curran • O'Fallon, MO

5d

About The Position

The Lead Water Distribution O&M Technician participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution system. The role repairs water and sewer pipes, valves, hydrants, mains, and other appurtenances; operates heavy equipment; and welds and fabricates parts and tools. It also includes responding to customer complaints, restoring streets, driveways, and yards after installation work, assisting with locating and inspecting new lines, and handling invoicing and inventory. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with summer hours of Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role requires an irregular work schedule, overtime, and participation in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and work ethic.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a Missouri DS 3 Distribution License.
• Possess and maintain a Missouri D Treatment License.
• Valid Missouri motor vehicle operator’s license and a commercial driver’s license (CDL) A, or obtain the CDL within six months.
• Ability to perform manual labor and regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Minimum of two years of relevant lead experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and installation of distribution systems.
• Knowledge of operation and preventative maintenance.
• Skill operating equipment such as excavators, track loaders, and hydro excavation equipment.
• Skill using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, manual dexterity, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, reaching, and lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling objects.
• Ability to perceive and differentiate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odors, depth, and visual cues or signals.
• Successful completion of a background check, pre-placement physical, and drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical, technical, or vocational school background or experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in operations, maintenance, and repairs of the water distribution system.
• Repair water and sewer pipes, valves, hydrants, mains, and other appurtenances.
• Operate heavy equipment, including excavators, track loaders, wheel loaders, vac-trucks, and backhoes.
• Weld and fabricate parts and tools.
• Assist with responding to and resolving customer complaints.
• Repair streets, driveways, and yards following installation operations.
• Assist in locating and inspecting new lines.
• Perform other related duties.
• Handle invoicing and inventory.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Support and reimbursement for earning, upgrading, and maintaining industry licenses and certifications.
• Bonus potential for obtaining next-level licensure.
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED