Water Line Tech I

New Braunfels Utilities•New Braunfels, TX

17h

About The Position

The Water Line Tech I performs tasks, under close supervision, requiring mechanical aptitude and physical labor to assist in the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure and operation of related tools and equipment. Assignments are limited in nature, require physical effort for extended periods, and performed in accordance with detailed instructions.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
One Year or More
Must obtain a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement within nine month's of employment
Hazardous Materials Endorsement required within six month's of age eligibility
Valid driver's license required. Driving record will be periodically reviewed as a condition of employment
Must be able to learn to operate a dump truck and other heavy equipment
Flexibility in work schedule including holidays, weekends, and after hours is required
On call duty (24 hours per day, 7 days per week, for one week) will be required on a periodic basis
Physical examination, background check, driving record review, and drug screening is required prior to receiving job offer
Must reside within a forty-five-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool

Responsibilities

Installation, maintenance, and repair of water/sewer mains and services, taps, fire hydrants, valves/stops, manholes, meter, pumps, motors, lift stations, and associated equipment and materials.
Tapping of water and sewer pipes
Smoke testing of manholes
Televising sewer mains and sewer laterals
Installation of manhole to manhole cured in place pipe (CIPP)
Installation of instavalves and line stoppers into live water mains
Water leak detection on mains and services
Design and installation of traffic controls
Restoration of sidewalks, roads, and landscape
Reading meters
Become proficient in operating dump truck and other heavy equipment
Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
Technical ability to use GIS and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to complete and track work orders
Ability to learn use of robotic closed circuit camera system and robotic valve exercising equipment
Demonstrate ability to perform tasks with detail and accuracy
Understanding and strict adherence to NBU's safety policies and industry safety standards
Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks
Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Team, Culture and Safety
Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures