Water Field Technician - Public Utilities
Core
Field technician responsible for emergency repairs, maintenance, installation, and construction of potable and reclaimed water distribution systems, including pipelines, hydrants, valves, and meters.
Role type
Water Field Technician (Public Utilities)
Builds
Reliable and safe potable water distribution infrastructure for the community
Domain
Public Utilities / Water Distribution / Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pipeline repair and installation, underground utility inspection and location, operation of specialized equipment (vacuum trucks, jetting equipment, flow meters), hydrant and valve maintenance, right-of-way restoration
Preferred skills
Water Distribution Operator licenses (Class 1, 2, or 3), experience with backflow prevention devices and meters
Technologies
Vacuum trucks, sewer-flushing devices, rodding equipment, jetting equipment, television evaluation equipment, flow meters
Responsibilities
Respond to mainline breaks and perform emergency repairs, install and maintain water meters in new communities and complexes, maintain and repair fire hydrants, perform flow testing and disinfection of water systems
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC