Water Technician I

Job TitleWork involves installation, maintenance and repair of water meters, lines and equipment. This position performs meter readings, customer service, and facility maintenance.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms chlorine level and bacteriological sampling and checks.Performs pumping station checks.Installs water meters and boxes at new construction sites.Removes and replaces broken and inoperative water meters.Performs water meter readings.Handles water line problems and repairs leaking water lines.Answers customer questions, resolves complaints and billing disputes.Completes work orders and tracks work with County work order software.Shares an on-call shift for after hour customer support, emergency response.Conducts maintenance and groundskeeping at Water Department properties and facilities (treatment plants, master meters, tanks, booster stations, etc.).Assists with asphalt and concrete repairs.Performs all duties in safe and efficient manner.Performs all duties as assigned by supervision.Qualifications and RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or equivalent.Valid driver's license.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTSExperience in the operation, maintenance and repair of potable water facilities.Water Certification by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B.Continued employment may be contingent upon employee obtaining a CDL license within twelve months of employment.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is medium to heavy in nature and consists of driving a vehicle and equipment, walking on uneven terrain, standing for periods of 3- 6 hours when working on a main leak, bending, pushing and pulling wrenches at various angles, lifting up to 150 lbs., twisting while using tools (including a weed eater), shoveling and digging, wading in water and mud that can be up to knee deep, carrying objects that weight 20-50 or more pounds and climbing into and out of meter pits to open and close the meter lid. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is primarily performed out of doors and is subject to extremes in weather conditions, wet surroundings, humidity and odors.Conditions of Job Offer and EmploymentEXAMINATIONS No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. BACKGROUND CHECK As part of the pre-employment procedure, former supervisors, employers, police and FBI files, plus references provided by the candidates shall be checked as a precaution against obtaining undesirable employees. Reference and background checks may or may not be completed prior to an offer of employment, and the information shall be handled as privileged information available to appointing authorities in considering applicants. PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County. PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County. Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.BenefitsShelby County offers a competitive benefit package that includes:Annual (Vacation) and Sick Leave Accrual (accrual amounts are based on years of service)One Personal Day accrues per calendar year12 paid holidays per fiscal yearThis position offers a defined benefit pension. The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) administers a defined benefit (DB) pension plan for Shelby County Alabama employees. Benefits are predetermined via a formula based on salary, years of service, and age and are not based on stock market performance. Retirement benefits are paid as monthly annuities for life, with options available for survivor benefits depending on the plan design (e.g., spouse coverage). Pension benefits from RSA DB plans are not taxed by the State of Alabama if the recipient resides in the state. RSA is among the 20 largest internally funded pension systems globally.Health Insurance -92% employer paid/8% employee paid for single or family coverage - Blue Cross and Blue Shield administered by the Local Government Health Insurance ProgramDental Insurance - 92% employer paid/8% employee paid for single or family coverage - Delta DentalBasic Life/AD&D Insurance - 100% employer paid - $25,000 Basic BenefitShort-term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paidEmployee Assistance PlanAnnual Longevity Pay (employees qualifies based on years of service)In addition a wide variety of voluntary benefits are available for benefits eligible employees to purchase:Southland Voluntary Dental and Vision InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceVoluntary AD&D InsuranceColonial Life: Critical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceShort Term DisabilityWhole LifeFlexible Benefits: Medical Spending AccountDependent Spending AccountCredit Union MembershipRSA 1Nationwide 457 Plan