Water​/Wastewater Utility Technician

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

• Operation and routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment such as pumps, pipelines, valves, motors, and appurtenances related to the water system.
• Operation and routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment such as pumps, pipelines, valves, motors, and appurtenances related to the wastewater system facilities (netting/pumping) to minimize sewer system surcharging and overflows/bypasses during wet weather, and to prevent sewer system overflows/bypasses during dry weather.
• Perform any of the regular maintenance and construction duties as needed and assigned, including hydro-cleaning and video inspection of wastewater and storm water mains and associated appurtenances.
• Performs maintenance of the water/wastewater system and general housekeeping duties; calibrate, modify, or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meters, and other monitoring equipment.
• Digs, fills, and tamps earth excavations; levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake. Shovels concrete and snow; cleans culverts and ditches; cuts tree and brush; operates power lawnmowers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions to supervision immediately

• Able to read gauges and meters.
• Able to perform standardized water process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.
• Able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
• Able to communicate effectively will all levels of the organization
• Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems.
• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
• Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, and coordinate work within assigned work area.
• Ability to respond to emergencies.
• Able to use of motorized vehicles and equipment such as fork lifts, heavy trucks, tamper, portable generators, portable pumps, ditch witch, etc. as required.
• Able to use of power tools such as saws, compressors, sanders, grinders, etc. as required.
• Able to use common hand tools.
• Experience in electrical power systems (240 V/480 V single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.
• Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers and the general public.
• Able to work in a team environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year in construction, plumbing, and/or building trades

• As required. License requirements vary by state. Candidate must possess required licenses or have the ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• 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.