Water Technician II

Shelby County•Westover, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Work involves installing, maintaining, and repairing water meters, lines, and equipment. The position performs meter readings, customer service, facility maintenance, and operates water service and maintenance equipment. It also helps train Water Technician I employees. The work is primarily performed outdoors and involves medium to heavy physical activity, including driving vehicles and equipment, working on uneven terrain, handling tools and materials, and working in wet and variable weather conditions. Applicants are screened based on their education, training, experience, and other application requirements; no written or performance examination is required. Employment is conditional on passing a drug test and a physical examination after receiving a conditional offer. Background and reference checks may also be conducted. Shelby County, Alabama, is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
At least one year of work experience with materials and equipment related to water distribution, treatment, or associated utility and construction materials and practices.
Obtain backflow preventer technician certification within one year in the position.
Pass a drug test conducted at a Shelby County-designated site after receiving a conditional offer.
Pass a physical examination conducted by a physician designated by Shelby County after receiving a job offer.

Nice To Haves

One year of related construction-equipment experience.
Water certification from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B. Continued employment may be contingent on obtaining a CDL within twelve months of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform chlorine-level and bacteriological sampling and checks.
Perform pumping station checks.
Install water meters and meter boxes at new construction sites.
Remove and replace broken or inoperative water meters.
Read water meters.
Address water-line problems and repair leaking water lines.
Locate water lines for utility companies using an electronic line locator.
Organize and maintain parts inventory.
Answer customer questions and resolve complaints and billing disputes.
Complete work orders and track work using work order software.
Share on-call shifts for after-hours customer support and emergency response.
Perform maintenance and groundskeeping at Water Department properties and facilities, including treatment plants, master meters, tanks, and booster stations.
Operate vacuum excavation and boring equipment.
Assist with inspections of water infrastructure construction during high-demand periods or when a Water Services Inspector is absent.
Operate GPS equipment to map water appurtenances.
Help train new employees in their job responsibilities and the Shelby County Water System.
Perform all duties safely and efficiently and carry out other duties assigned by supervision.