Water Services Maintenance Technician

City of Brentwood•Brentwood, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Brentwood is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented individual to join its Water Services Department as a Water Services Maintenance Technician. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and wants to build a stable long-term career maintaining essential infrastructure. As a Water Services Maintenance Technician, you will help maintain and repair the City’s water and sewer infrastructure, including pipelines, service connections, meters, hydrants, grinder systems, and related equipment. This position plays an important role in supporting reliable utility service for Brentwood residents and businesses. The Water Services Department is responsible for maintaining more than 225 miles of water lines, 13 pump stations, and nine finished-water storage tanks with a total capacity of 14 million gallons. As a member of this team, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on Brentwood residents and businesses. The City of Brentwood is located in scenic Williamson County, just south of Nashville, and is consistently recognized as one of the most desirable suburban communities in Tennessee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
One to two years of experience in construction, plumbing, pipeline, utility, or related maintenance work preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Valid Driver’s License required
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred or ability to obtain within two years of hire
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, equipment and tools which includes a heavy motor vehicle, metal detector, chain saw, hand tools, mechanic tools, lawn tools, janitorial tools, telephone, etc.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently.
Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work.
Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.
Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to the job of Maintenance Technician.
Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
Requires the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Maintenance Technician.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with equipment.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated equipment.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of Maintenance Technician.
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Nice To Haves

Has experience in construction, plumbing, utility, pipeline, public works, or related maintenance work
Enjoys working outdoors in a physically active, hands-on environment
Is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn
Can work independently while also contributing to a team
Takes pride in supporting essential public infrastructure and serving the community

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair water and sewer lines, including pipes, fittings, service connections, meters, hydrants, and grinder systems
Perform repairs and maintenance on water and sewer infrastructure, including cutting and replacing pipe, repairing service connections, and maintaining sewer clean-out piping
Assist with general maintenance of pump stations, department property, easements, and related work areas
Operate and help maintain equipment, vehicles, and tools used in water and sewer system operations
Collect system data such as pressure, flow, and chlorine readings from various locations
Perform heavy manual labor, including digging, handling pipe and materials, and supporting repair and maintenance projects
Complete work orders, reports, and related documentation using the department’s work order system

Benefits

Health and Vision Insurance (City pays employee’s premium and shares cost of dependent coverage.)
Retirement (Pension) Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Transportation Allowance
CDL Supplemental Pay
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Attendance Bonus
Longevity Bonus
Dental Reimbursement Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
YMCA Membership
Williamson County REC Center Discounted Membership
Bank/Credit Union Membership
Library Membership (ADA)