Field Water Technician

Cottage Hill Water Works has an openings for a Full Time Field Water Technician.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Daily operation and maintenance of Cottage Hill Water Distribution Systems. Installation of water services including tapping the water main, installing the service tubing, and connecting the tubing to the meter box. Assists with the repair of water main breaks, water service leaks and water meters. Assists with emergency shut downs of the water system. Assists with the maintenance of water valves, fire hydrants, and water meters. Turns customers' water services on and off. Installs, replaces, and uses a computer to analyze and troubleshoot residential water meters. Records meter readings for billing purposes. Uses a computer to utilize Cottage Hill electronic mapping system. Assists with performance of utility locates with ground penetrating radar (GPR) and other equipment. Operates and maintains back-hoe, trencher, service truck, pumps, well-point systems and other equipment. Uses laptop for Geographic Information System (GIS) and other software. Collects Global Positioning System (GPS) points on key components of infrastructure. Performs small restorations to roads, driveways, and sidewalks using asphalt and concrete, sand gravel, dirt, ect. Fills holes with sand to prepare for restoration. All other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Must be 18 or older. As well as a valid Florida drivers license and a good driving record. All applicants must pass a drug test to be considered for hire. Must respond to all emergency work call-outs beyond his or her assigned shift. Basic level of computer knowledge and skills.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a current valid Florida Driver License. Water Distribution System Certificate Employment offers to all new hires are contingent upon the job candidates successfully passing background, motor vehicle and reference checks, drug screening. Physical Requirements/Working Environment The job requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. As a disaster team member, the employee is required to be available to work before, during, and after any disaster as directed.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Florida Drivers License (Required)

Work Location:

In person