Primary Role

Performs a variety of tasks in assisting and participating in the locating, laying, repairing, and extending underground water mains and distribution pipes.

Key Accountabilities

• Sets up barricades and places safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic.
• Jetting sewer mains with combo jet/vac machine.
• Televise sewer mains using CCTV sewer equipment.
• General checkouts of lift stations.
• Pump maintenance and investigative work.
• Responsible for GIS assets.
• Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure.
• Completes all necessary forms, sketches, field notes and uses maps and records.
• Drives vehicles and/or trucks in performance of general job.
• Obtains and records water meter readings in company’s service area to ensure accurate billing of customers’ accounts within established timeframes.
• Responds to customer inquiries accurately and professionally.
• Performs turn ons and turn offs as necessary.
• Responsible for PA1 Call mark outs.
• Sampling for IPP program.
• Performs any duties as assigned by supervisor or foreperson.

Knowledge/Skills

• Mechanical ability sufficient to understand the operation of pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to operations and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of distribution/collection systems.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year in construction, plumbing, and/or building trades.
• Wastewater experience is a plus!

Certifications/Licenses

• As required. License requirements vary by state. Candidate must possess Class E Wastewater Distrbution License and Class B CDL or have the ability to obtain within 2 years of employment.
• This role requires a DOT physical and WorkSteps.

Work Environment

• Outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, and other adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position.

Competencies