Lead Water Distribution Technician & Field Mechanic

City of St. Louis; Water Valley; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Louis is seeking a Water Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair the water division's production and distribution systems, grounds, and equipment. The role involves physical fieldwork, operating pumps, trucks, and power tools, with mandatory overtime and shift work.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing water mains, excavating, and performing custodial maintenance around plant facilities. Qualifications emphasize construction experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in construction.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license for employment.
• Prefer experience in water or sewer line construction.

Responsibilities

• Installs stop planks on basins to detour flows and seals leakage.
• Cleans water basins, tunnels, and conditioners.
• Operates valves and sewer gates for flood protection and water mains operations.
• Filters renovations and concrete work including forming and placement.
• Install and repair water mains; dig trenches for lines.
• Backfill, tamp, and level construction areas; maintain plant grounds.
• Operate forklifts, trucks, and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ensure work sites are safe by placing barricades and warning tape.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Tools

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Job description

City of St. Louis is seeking a Water Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair the water division's production and distribution systems, grounds, and equipment. The role involves physical fieldwork, operating pumps, trucks, and power tools, with mandatory overtime and shift work.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing water mains, excavating, and performing custodial maintenance around plant facilities. Qualifications emphasize construction experience and a valid driver’s license.