Distribution Technician

Central Alabama Water CAW; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Alabama Water CAW in Birmingham, AL is seeking a hands-on Distribution Technician to install and maintain the water distribution system, including mains, valves, meters, and hydrants, while prioritizing safety and customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and CDL within 6 months. You will operate heavy equipment, read maps, and work under the Distribution Foremen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with customer relations and communication preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locate leaks and lines accurately to minimize excavation and repair costs.
• Operate heavy equipment such as pumps, backhoes, excavators and trucks.
• Repair, maintain, and install water mains, meters, valves, hydrants, and service lines.
• Read maps and GIS to locate lines and shut off water as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service while performing duties.
• Maintain traffic control with signs and flags for safety.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Map reading/GIS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS

Job description

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Full Time Birmingham Main Campus, Birmingham, AL, US

Salary Range: $29.44 To $43.57 Hourly

Job Information

Department:Distribution

Reporting Relationship:Distribution Foremen

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Grade: G

General Responsibilities:

Install and maintain CAW’s distribution system, including water mains, transmission lines, valves, services, taps, meter boxes, meters, vaults, loops, fire hydrants, and other water-related appurtenances, in a manner that maximizes efficiency and safety for the general public.

Essential Job Functions:

• Locate leaks and lines accurately to minimize unnecessary excavation and repair costs.
• Operate equipment such as pumps, pipe-cutting hand tools, air compressors, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks with trailers, and other heavy equipment.
• Repair, maintain, and install water mains, curb stops, service lines, meters, meter boxes, valves, hydrants, and all other parts of a water system.
• Calculate the requirements for concrete, road gravel, fill sand, landscaping, and asphalt.
• Flush mains and service lines after water mains have been installed or repaired.
• Replace and restore paving on all patches in permanent asphalt.
• Read and use maps and GIS to locate lines and valves to shut off the water as needed.
• Communicate with customers by providing excellent customer service while performing duties.
• Track leak order tickets, reactivate service, and perform service connections and disconnects.
• Maintain traffic control in the work area using flags and signs to ensure a safe working environment.
• Operate the assigned vehicle, keep it clean, and report all mechanical problems. Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety policies and procedures when driving company vehicles.
• Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management.
• Champion and embody the core values of the Reliability division: Ownership, Reliability, Authenticity, and Future Thinking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Certifications

Valid Driver’s License required

The employee must obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months after 180-day introductory period is complete

Experience:

One (1) year of construction or mechanical experience required; previous experience in leak repair preferred. Basic computer skills preferred; excellent customer relations and communication skills preferred .

Supervision:

None

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods
• Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal parameters
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Loud noise; work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wet weather conditions
• Work in proximity to operating machinery, traffic, and rural/wooded areas to locate facilities.