Lead Water Distribution Technician

City of Tumwater; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tumwater seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician III to serve as a technical SME on the Water Distribution Crew. This role maintains and improves the City’s water distribution infrastructure, including mains, hydrants, valves, service lines, and related systems, with high independence and advanced troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include emergency response, public health protection, leadership and mentoring of Technician I and II staff, and ensuring safe, efficient field operations.

Qualifications

• Expert-level mastery of water distribution systems with extensive, progressively responsible experience appropriate to the role.
• Provides technical leadership and coordination of work activities on job sites when designated.
• Troubleshoots complex issues.
• Coordinates job site activities and work sequencing within established plans and direction.
• Shares institutional knowledge.
• Possesses most/all necessary credentials for service to the assigned team.
• Serves as a technical subject-matter resource during field operations, as directed.
• Mentors junior staff on policies and procedures, including (but not limited to):
• work orders
• documentation
• task performance safety practices and personal protective equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Independently inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair complex water distribution infrastructure, including mains, services, valves, hydrants, meters, and associated appurtenances.
• Perform advanced leak detection, main break repairs, pressure problem resolution, and service restorations.
• Lead hydrant flushing, valve exercising, and system maintenance activities to support water quality and system reliability.
• Identify infrastructure deficiencies and determine appropriate corrective actions.

Skills

Water distribution

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

Tapping machines

Pipe-cutting tools

Hydrant maintenance tools

Pumps & compressors

Job description

The City of Tumwater seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician III to serve as a technical SME on the Water Distribution Crew. This role maintains and improves the City’s water distribution infrastructure, including mains, hydrants, valves, service lines, and related systems, with high independence and advanced troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include emergency response, public health protection, leadership and mentoring of Technician I and II staff, and ensuring safe, efficient field operations.