Water Distribution Operator
Core
Installs, repairs, maintains, and operates water distribution system assets, facilities, grounds, and associated equipment in outdoor conditions.
Role type
Water Distribution Operator (Field Technician)
Builds
Water mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, and related infrastructure
Domain
Water utility / Municipal infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation, excavation, concrete work, plumbing, welding, metal fabrication, GIS/GPS usage, field water quality testing, leak surveying, map reading
Preferred skills
Water utility pipeline experience, heavy equipment experience, field operations experience, current drinking water distribution license
Technologies
GPS, GIS, digital communication tools, business office computing systems
Responsibilities
Repairing, tapping, and installing mains and service lines; performing flow tests and leak surveys; obtaining water samples for lab analysis; providing excavation restoration; performing carpentry, painting, and plumbing; maintaining accurate work records; responding to emergencies
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC