Lead Water & Sewer Utilities Technician - Field Ops

US Water Services Corporation; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k with company match

Job summary

U.S. Water Services Corporation in Florida is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform construction, maintenance and repair on water and wastewater utility system equipment and company facilities under supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license and aptitude in mechanical, electrical or plumbing work; prior water plant experience is preferred. You will assist with troubleshooting, inspect equipment, and help with installing improvements while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Ability to demonstrate a level of mechanical electrical or plumbing aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the investigation of utility systems and troubleshoot and correct electrical, mechanical and piping problems as experience and training allows and as directed by Lead Maintenance Mechanic.
• Pull, repair, and analyze mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, submersibles, etc.) as necessary to complete required repairs.
• Assist in the installation of new utility system improvements and other water and wastewater utility related projects.
• Responds to maintenance schedules for equipment and vehicles. Assures the proper maintenance duties are performed. Responds to emergency calls as designated.
• Assists with the proper maintenance of equipment of plant, collection or distribution facilities; may drive a company vehicle and is responsible for appearance, maintenance and organization of vehicle and tool inventory.
• Works with other maintenance employees and assists in coordinating the efficient use of allocated labor and supplies for day-to-day requirements.
• Responsible for keeping maintenance records up-to-date including work orders and related forms.
• May assist in other duties such as reading meters, cleaning and clearing activities, painting, project punch-out, loading and unloading materials.
• Act as trainee if designated, in regard to operation of heavy equipment (backhoe, excavator, tractor, etc.).
• Perform lift station inspections including cleaning, properly setting level controls, cleaning wet well walls, documenting hour meter readings and calculating run times, trim/cut grass and weed as needed, test alarm/communication systems weekly and report abnormalities to the Lead Technician.
• Manhole inspections including completing the report on each manhole and meeting the minimum quantities required.
• Fire hydrant maintenance including flushing, greasing, painting and completing the report on each hydrant and completing the minimum quantities required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Plumbing aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Water Services Corporation in Florida is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform construction, maintenance and repair on water and wastewater utility system equipment and company facilities under supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license and aptitude in mechanical, electrical or plumbing work; prior water plant experience is preferred. You will assist with troubleshooting, inspect equipment, and help with installing improvements while