Water Field Operations Tech - Line Locator
About The Position
The Water Field Operations Tech - Line Locator installs and maintains water and sanitary sewer pipes and associated components. The role supports work orders and customer service orders, follows specifications and blueprints to lay out pipe routes, and assists with pipeline construction and related field work. The employee maintains accurate inventory records, keeps the work area clean, and may assist with traffic control and train others in pipe-laying techniques. Other duties may be assigned as required. The position involves physical field work and exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, electrical hazards, and sharp objects. Work environment noise is usually moderate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to earn and maintain a Water Distribution License or Class C Water Operations License.
Nice To Haves
- CDL preferred.
Responsibilities
- Install sanitary sewer and water pipe and all appurtenances.
- Maintain accurate records of supplies, tools, parts, equipment, and materials in accordance with HNWS Inventory Control.
- Assist with work orders and customer service orders as directed.
- Lay out pipe routes according to specifications or blueprints and coordinate layouts with a supervisor.
- Cut pipes to required lengths.
- Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction.
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints.
- Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
- Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
- Grade and level trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Use industry-standard hand signals.
- Dig holes and ditches with a shovel and other hand tools.
- Train others in pipe-laying techniques.
- Assist with traffic control and maintenance when required.
- Keep the work area clean and neat.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
