Valve Exercise Technician

H2O Innovation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Telemedicine

401K

Life Insurance

Health savings account

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

H2O Innovation in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Valve Exercise Technician to locate and exercise water valves within the system. The role includes GPS tagging and GIS updates, with emphasis on accurate valve operations and system orientation.

The candidate should have a Mississippi driver’s license, a High School Diploma or GED, and be able to lift heavy loads while adhering to safety protocols. A background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Mississippi driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions with equipment.
• Ability to walk long distances outdoors daily and lift over 40 lbs.
• Ability to understand maps and engineering prints.
• Ability to perform work accurately and follow procedures.
• Ability to make decisions and follow company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Locating/GPS'ing & exercising water valves with the system.
• Uploading GPS coordinates to the GIS system.
• Determine proper flow orientation of the water system.
• Maintaining and safeguarding equipment to keep it in good condition.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoor mobility

Safety awareness

Maps & prints comprehension

Decision making

Lifting capability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

GPS devices

GIS software

Job description

H 2 O Innovation is a leading company in water and wastewater treatment, specializing in innovative water technologies, services, specialty products, and contract operations. We are currently seeking a skilled Valve Exercise Technician to join our team in Gulfport, MS . The main responsibilities of the candidate will be to locate and exercise valves within the water system.

The Benefits

• A salary of $15.50 per hour.
• Group Insurance plans including medical, dental, vision & telemedicine.
• 401K plan with the employer's contribution.
• Life Insurance.
• Health saving account.
• Paid vacation & sick days including 10+ holidays.

The Day-to-Day

• Locating/GPS'ing & exercising water valves with the system.
• Uploading GPS coordinates to the proper GIS system.
• Determine proper flow orientation of the water system.
• Maintaining and safeguarding equipment to keep it in operational condition.

The Skills We Are Looking For

• Valid Mississippi driver's license.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions associated with the equipment.
• Ability to walk long distances outdoors daily and lift charges of over 40 lbs.
• Ability to understand maps and engineering prints.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to make decisions and follow company procedures.

The successful candidate will have to pass through a background check which includes criminal background & motor vehicle report checks, as well as drug & alcohol screenings.