Distribution Technician Trainee

Central Alabama Water CAW; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Alabama Water CAW in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a distribution technician to install and maintain the water system with a focus on safety and efficiency. You will locate leaks, operate heavy equipment, repair mains, meters, and hydrants, and keep customers informed.

The role requires reading maps, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required; CDL must be obtained within 6 months of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required; Class A CDL within 6 months after 180 days on the job.
• 1 year of construction or mechanical experience preferred; safety is essential.
• Read maps and use GIS to locate lines and valves; operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Locate leaks and lines accurately to minimize excavation and repair costs.
• Operate pumps, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks and other heavy gear.
• Repair and install water mains, meters, valves, hydrants and related parts.
• Read maps/GIS to shut off water as needed and maintain customer service.
• Maintain traffic control and operate company vehicles safely.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

Class A CDL within 6 months after 180-day introductory period

Tools

GIS maps

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Birmingham Main Campus, Birmingham, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1006

Salary Range: $23.66 To $34.78 Annually

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.


• Confined spaces

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read (or had it read to me) this job description and I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand and will fulfill the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description, and I understand that this job description is not a complete list of the position's duties and responsibilities. I understand that the organization reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.