Water Maintenance Technician

Water Maintenance TechnicianWater Maintenance Technician performs unskilled to semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of all water fixtures to include hydrants and water line valves throughout the HWWS. Performs locates for water and sewer lines. Assignments include mapping of existing water lines to facilitate the repair.Duties/Tasks:Responsible for assisting in the maintenance, installation, repair of leaks, breaks of all hydrants, water lines, valves, and sewer/water fixtures.Responsible for assisting in mapping all existing water line valves and tagging hydrants in the Waterworks System.Responsible for the spotting of water and sewer linesResponsible for using necessary heavy equipment to perform job assignmentsAssignments often include the use of standard hand tools, the operation of power-driven equipment, company trucks or other equipmentWork is evaluated through observation and efficiency of duties performedWork is usually performed under immediate supervisionEssential functions of the Job:Installs, maintains, repairs of breaks/leaks of all hydrants, taps, water mains, water fixtures, and water line valves in the HWWS using heavy equipment such as backhoe, air hammer, hydraulic valve machine, dump truck, or service truck. The use of this equipment will be done under the direct supervision of the Water Maintenance Supervisor.Assists in installing various pipes and fittings, water mains, fire services, tapping sleeves, valves, and water servicesAssist in spotting water and sewer linesInvolves working with all types of pipes and fittings such as but not limited to PVC, AC, C.S.S., ductile iron, tap saddles, valves, tapping sleeves (for fire service use, small and large tapping machines), clay pipe, fiberglass, and brick manholesPerforms skilled plumbing work in replacing or repairing old mains, meter services, and constructing new linesAssists in mapping and locating all existing water line valves in the Waterworks System; will also need to expose utility services in order to prevent damage to utilitiesUses specialized equipment such as PDA's, pressure and flow gauges, CL2 testing equipmentRead prints, maps, use measuring tape for various tasks, paint and tags fire hydrantsLoads and unloads pipes and fittings in each storage area or work site, stocks and inventories unit, follows procedures and processes of assigned crewWork in and around sewer manholes as necessaryAssists in cleaning joints, gaskets, hauls spoils or backflow materials to and from work site and cleans up work areaPerforms other work as assignedEssential Job Requirements:EDUCATION: Must Have High School Diploma or GEDEXPERIENCE:Some basic computer skillsSome customer service experienceExperience in using basic hand tools and some large equipmentWorking knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in maintenance and repair of water linesREQUIRED SKILLS:Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License; CDL Class "B" preferredMust be able to read maps, blueprints, follow and maintain hydrant routes, use tape measure and maintain proper recordsMust be able to use PDA's, Pressure, Flow Gauges, and CL2 EquipmentMust have the skills and ability necessary to use the tools, equipment and heavy machinery associated with the jobMust have a valid Texas Driver license in order to drive a company vehicleMust have ability to write legibly to write up daily information, work order requests, etc.Must be able to conduct basic mathematical calculations rapidly and accuratelyMust be able to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to perform tasks quickly and accuratelyMust be able to work varying weather conditions dailyAbility to understand/communicate policies, procedures, and services of the HWWS to make decisions in accordance with the fore mentionedMust be able to work independently and with minimal supervisionPREERRED SKILLS:Some experience in customer serviceSome knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the maintenance and repair of water lines, hydrant, and valvesCombination of education and experience that will provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesGeneral knowledge of geographical areas of neighborhoodAbility to communicate in both English and Spanish in technical terms