Field Svcs Technician I

Columbus Water Works; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water Works is seeking a Field Svcs Technician I in Columbus, GA. This full-time role requires operating various machinery and performing maintenance on a water distribution system under supervision.

Responsibilities include loading trucks, performing manual labor, coordinating with team members, and handling on-call duties on a rotating schedule. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required; CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record required.
• 1 year construction or pipeline experience preferred; CDL preferred.
• Ability to obtain Confined Space Entry, Trench Excavation, Flagging, CPR and First Aid certifications within one year.

Responsibilities

• Load materials, supplies, and equipment for daily assignments.
• Clean, fuel, and service vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Operate rodding, tapping, boring, and other team equipment with supervision.
• Coordinate with tradesman and foreman to complete jobs.
• Perform heavy manual labor and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Read and interpret documents

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

Tools

Rodding Machines

Tapping Machines

Boring Machines

Jack hammer

Pipe saw

Job description

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Field Svcs Technician I

Full Time Skilled Craft Columbus, GA, US

Salary Range: $18.73 To $23.41 Hourly

Job Description

SUMMARY:Performs heavy manual labor and operates any required mechanical equipment used by Field Services Teams. Performs operations such as rodding, excavation, digging, dipping, pumping, punching and cleaning. Understands the total operation of the Team sufficiently to perform duties required to run the Team in the absence of the Construction Tradesman. Coordinates with Construction Tradesman to complete jobs as required. Exercises responsibility for upkeep and preventive maintenance of all mechanical equipment used by the Team and sets up safety equipment with minimal supervision. Attend all seminars and training given by Columbus Water Works. Employee will be required to perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude, but are not limited to the following:

Prepare for daily assignments by loading assigned truck with all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment as per supervisor(s) introductions.

Clean and wash and fuel vehicles and equipment as needed.

Unloads, sets up at job sites and operates with little or no direct supervision specific equipment used in Team operations such as Rodding Machines, Tapping Machines, Boring Machines Jack hammer, tamp Pipe saw, dump truck and all other essential tools and equipment.

Coordinates with Construction Tradesman and Construction Foreman to complete jobs as required.

Performs manual labor associated with the construction and maintenance of a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System with minimal supervision. Exhibits ability to perform heavy manual labor under directions of supervisor(s)

Set up safety equipment with minimal supervision.

From time to time, this employee may be called upon to perform other duties as deemed necessary by his supervisor.

Confined Spaces Entry, Entry of manholes and other tight spaces.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Experience in the construction and maintenance of a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to obtain Fort Benning Access required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or GED is the minimum education requirement for position. Possession of a valid Drivers License and a good driving record is required. Possession of a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record are required. A minimum of one-year construction experience and/or pipeline construction experience is preferred. Ability to perform heavy manual labor required. Ability to receive certification in Confined Space Entry, Trench Excavation, Flagging, CPR and First Aid Standard within one year of employment required. A Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, drawings and operating instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and measure.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb and balance.

The employee frequently lifts and moves objects of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee will be regularly exposed to moderate or high noise levels, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions, and wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation.
• Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e., traffic.
• Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e., poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, and animals.
• Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e., confined spaces, sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches, fumes, gases, and airborne particles.