Water & Sewer Technician
About The Position
Assist with installation of underground water mains, sewer mains, storm drainage, and related utilities. Perform excavation, trenching, bedding, backfilling, compaction, and site restoration activities. Assist with the installation of water and sewer pipe, fittings, valves, manholes, cleanouts, hydrants, and other related structures. Perform connection work and assist with tie-ins to existing utility systems. Assist with sewer and water service installations. Assist with utility locating and verification of existing underground infrastructure. Read and understand construction plans, utility layouts, specifications, and field instructions. Assist with measuring, pipe grades, elevations, and utility alignment. Assist with testing, inspection, flushing, pressure testing, and other required procedures. Identify potential installation issues and communicate them to the Project Manager or Supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to perform physically demanding construction work, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in and around trenches.
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions with limited supervision.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in underground utility, water/sewer, site construction, or related construction work.
- Experience operating excavators, skid steers, loaders, or other construction equipment.
- Ability to read and understand construction plans and utility drawings.
- Familiarity with water and sewer pipe, fittings, valves, manholes, hydrants, and related underground utilities.
- Basic understanding of construction grades, elevations, measurements, and utility layouts.
Responsibilities
- Installation of underground water mains, sewer mains, storm drainage, and related utilities.
- Perform excavation, trenching, bedding, backfilling, compaction, and site restoration activities.
- Installation of water and sewer pipe, fittings, valves, manholes, cleanouts, hydrants, and other related structures.
- Perform connection work and assist with tie-ins to existing utility systems.
- Assist with sewer and water service installations.
- Assist with utility locating and verification of existing underground infrastructure.
- Read and understand construction plans, utility layouts, specifications, and field instructions.
- Assist with measuring, pipe grades, elevations, and utility alignment.
- Assist with testing, inspection, flushing, pressure testing, and other required procedures.
- Identify potential installation issues and communicate them to the Project Manager or Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
