Field Technician III - Maintenance - AL - PUB

Description

Job Summary

The Field Technician III - Maintenance will be responsible for the servicing and maintenance of potable and wastewater projects, heavy equipment, and scheduling services. This is a role that will collaborate closely with the Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with the project scope and objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a keen eye for detail. OPERATOR CERTIFICATION(S) are desirable. 

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, performs general maintenance and repairs of utility systems and public rights of ways
• Operation of vehicles and equipment to include power tools, pumps, mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, etc.
• Review service orders to determine locations where services need to be performed
• Read water meters and enter data in route logs
• Maintains required paperwork and logs in compliance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations
• Inspect meters and connections to determine defects, faults and damages
• Repairs and/or replaces broken water mains and service lines

• Communicate problems with meters or incorrect readings to immediate supervisor
• Operates a company vehicle to conduct meter readings for assigned route
• Connect and disconnect utility services as directed
• Ensure that all data in the utility log book is maintained correctly, and kept updated
• Locate underground utility lines
• Work in a safe manner and in accordance with safety policies
• Wear steel toe protective footwear and other personal protection equipment during regular work hours
• Performs other related duties as directed

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records are required
• 1-year experience in water distribution, maintenance or servicing industry preferred

• Ability and willingness to work independently
• Ability to understand water systems and concepts
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform sustained physical labor, including heavy lifting and working above your head and below your feet
• Neat and clean in appearance, courteous and friendly with the general public and willing to be a part of a team
• Must be available to work overtime and ‘on-call’ as needed