Field Technician III (Water Plant Experience Highly Preferred)

Description

CWS is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Job Summary

The Field Technician III - Maintenance will be responsible for the servicing and maintenance of the water & wastewater systems and will collaborate closely with the Project Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with the project scope and objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, performs general maintenance and repairs of city/ county vehicles, utility systems and public rights of ways
• Operation of vehicles and equipment to include power tools, pumps, mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, etc.
• Review service orders to determine locations where services need to be performed
• Read water meters and enter data in route logs
• Maintains required paperwork and logs in compliance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations
• Inspect meters and connections to determine defects, faults and damages
• Repairs and/or replaces broken water mains and service lines

• Communicate problems with meters or incorrect readings to immediate supervisor
• Operates a company vehicle to conduct meter readings for assigned route
• Connect and disconnect utility services as directed
• Ensure that all data in the utility log book is maintained correctly, and kept updated
• Locate underground utility lines
• Work in a safe manner and in accordance with safety policies
• Pursue water/ wastewater state certifications
• Wear steel toe protective footwear and other personal protection equipment during regular work hours
• Performs other related duties as directed

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Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records are required
• 3-5 yrs of pipe fitting and field operations experience within a water & wastewater utilities environment
• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Ability and willingness to work independently

• Ability to understand water systems, basic electrical and/or welding is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform sustained physical labor, including heavy lifting and working above your head and below your feet
• Neat and clean in appearance, courteous and friendly with the general public and willing to be a part of a team
• Must be available to work overtime and ‘on-call’ as needed