Distribution Technician I

Job Title

This position involves skilled work maintaining and repairing equipment related to water distribution infrastructure and reuse systems.

Primary Duties

Maintains and calibrates meter testing equipment. Reads meters. Calculates water usage for new constructions sites. Maintains, tests, and troubleshoots meters. Installs and changes out water meters, reuse meters, and cross connection devices. Maintains meter inventory; packs and ships warranty related items. Maintains meter records and updates supervisor on testing progress.

Performs routine maintenance on fire hydrants per American Water Works Association (AWWA) and City standards. Checks appearance of hydrants; power washes and scrapes off old paint; applies multiple coats of paint; and adjusts height of hydrant appropriately to ground surface. Flushes hydrants; exercises valves; performs pressure and flow tests of fire hydrants; opens up and checks for leaks; checks threads and lubricates; checks condition of gaskets, chains, and bolts; and oils as needed; makes sure hydrants are properly marked.

Drives to work sites. Locates and marks underground utilities including water, and cable at assigned sites. Reads maps, interpreting blueprints, using a metal detector, and/or digging. Discusses results with contractors, homeowners, and/or landscapers. Maintains, fuels, and cleans work truck.

Disconnects and reconnects utilities. Troubleshoots for leaks; identifies repair needed.

Locates water and reuse mains. Cuts up cement where necessary. Installs water service, mains and reuse lines. Repairs breaks.

Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes, crane truck, dump trucks, etc. Runs large and small generators at sites. Troubleshoots and repairs heavy industrial water distribution equipment.

Surveys irrigation water customers to assure they are following guidelines.

Periodically does work orders for utility billing.

Performs heavy manual labor such as: digging, lifting, placing pipes, laying lines, and filling holes.

May train co-workers.

Completes work order paperwork and/or updates system status.

Maintains telephone service/communications and will be placed on emergency call outs. Will be required to work rotating shift and extended hours in emergency situations.

This position requires applicant to be placed on a rotating on call roster.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

No experience required; prefer some experience in water field and/or experience in performing heavy manual labor.

Obtain Class "3" distribution certification within one (1) year of hire.

Prefer certified in confined space entry.

Prefer certified in Trenching and Excavation.

Obtain a commercial learners permit for Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within 90 days from date of hire.

Obtain Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within 180 days from date of hire.

Obtain FEMA IS100 and IS700 within six (6) months from date of employment.

Valid Florida Driver's License.

Essential Physical Functions & Environmental Conditions

Continual light work and occasional heavy work.

Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.

Requires frequent walking and standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, and bending.

Good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination.

Good eyesight, hearing, and speech.

Regular driving of vehicle.

Must be able to wear personal protection equipment (PPE).

Works outside sometimes in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, and rain) for moderate periods of time. Exposure to construction and water/wastewater site hazards, traffic, and moving machinery. Involves working with high voltage equipment, heights and below ground level conditions.