Leak Detection Specialist

Columbus Water Works•Columbus, GA

6d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Leak Detection Specialist is responsible for leak investigations and inspections along with meeting monthly mileage goals, locating leaks using specialized leak detection equipment, as well as downloading and analyzing results captured in field, responding and taking necessary action on problem calls, responding to Distribution calls in a timely manner, routinely working alongside Field Services Supervisors, inspects and making repairs in field, coordinating with GIS department for field maps, completing various work reports to include month end rep01iing, notifying customers of work and leaks affecting service and performing other duties as assigned. Tactfully respond to customers' inquiries and complaints in a timely manner and is subject to rotating call to respond to after-hours customer request and emergency conditions. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Accountability Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of three years of Leak Detection experience.
Thorough knowledge of the distribution system, including Columbus and Ft Benning.
Experience working on meters or water distribution projects.
Extensive oral and written communication skills.
Moderate computer skills including MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), CIS Infinity, Neptune 360, GIS, and Leak Detection Software.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to receive First Aid and CPR certifications within one year of employment.
Ability to respond to after-hour calls and occasional on-call rotation.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Knowledge of principles and practices of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection, as applied to water works utility.
Ability to operate computerized equipment.
Ability to deal with customer and employee concerns in an effective manner.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, safety procedures, standard operating procedures, schematic drawings, etc.
Ability to write reports, effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers or the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret various graphs and charts.
Ability to evaluate job requirements based on written, oral or schematic instructions and to translate the instructions into a work order format.
Ability to make recommendations for the solution of practical problems based on various types of data input.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach with hands and arms, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or equipment.
Required to sit, climb or balance.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Confined Space Entry certification.
Backflow Prevention certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct leak investigations and inspections.
Meet monthly mileage goals.
Locate leaks using specialized leak detection equipment.
Download and analyze field-captured results.
Respond to problem calls and Distribution calls in a timely manner.
Work alongside Field Services Supervisors.
Inspect and make repairs in the field.
Coordinate with the GIS department for field maps.
Complete various work reports, including month-end reporting.
Notify customers of work and leaks affecting service.
Respond to customer inquiries and complaints tactfully and in a timely manner.
Respond to after-hours customer requests and emergency conditions on a rotating call basis.
Maintain and repair water meters, pipes, mains, fire hydrants, and valves.
Serve as a technical advisor for the distribution and collection network.
Report violations of rules and regulations governing consumption.
Read water consumption and record the volume used by residential and commercial customers.
Verify readings to locate abnormal consumption and record reasons for fluctuations.
Change out meters and repair leaks.
Make pressure checks and inspect services.
Troubleshoot and maintain AMR/AMI Connectivity.
Download and decipher technical reports from meter usage.
Use computerized meter equipment.
Test small and large meters using testing bench equipment.
Perform leak detection activities to support the water loss control program.
Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
Generate non-standard reports as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Water Accountability Manager.