Water Service Technician

City of Fairhope • Public Utilities, AL

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Water and Wastewater Superintendent, the Water Service Technician performs installation and maintenance work on the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Duties include setting water and irrigation meters; installing and repairing water and sewer service mains and lines; installing and repairing fire hydrants; landscaping service areas; maintaining tools and equipment; and assisting other departments as needed. The employee uses handheld power tools and operates heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, and dump trucks, while following adopted work-site safety regulations and procedures. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment background checks and random drug screens. The City of Fairhope offers department-based certification opportunities that can lead to pay rate increases.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain one within six months of employment; must be insurable.
• Ability to work overtime and non-standard hours when required.
• Ability to travel to professional development workshops and training programs.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and initial drug screen.
• Ability to operate hand power tools and heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to drive.
• Ability to work effectively with crew members, communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and customers, prioritize and organize work, and work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and communicate orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain water service mains, lines, and system components.
• Install and repair fire hydrants.
• Set water meters and irrigation meters.
• Install and maintain wastewater service mains, lines, and system components.
• Use and maintain hand power tools for water and wastewater installation and maintenance.
• Operate backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment used to install and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Monitor equipment for needed repairs or maintenance and operate assigned equipment safely.
• Follow work-site safety regulations and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Department-based certification opportunities that can lead to pay rate increases.

What This Job Offers

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