Valve Exercise Technician

H 2 O Innovation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance plans including med, d

401K plan with employer’s contribution

Life Insurance

Health saving account

Job summary

H 2 O Innovation in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Valve Exercise Technician to locate and exercise water valves across the system, ensuring precise GPS mapping and safe operation. You will work outdoors and may lift equipment up to 40 lbs while adhering to safety rules.

The role requires reading maps and engineering prints, following company procedures, and maintaining equipment. A Mississippi driver’s license and a high school diploma/GED are required; background and drug screenings will be

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Outdoor mobility

Heavy lifting

Map reading

Engineering prints

Decision making

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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

Overall remuneration including:

• 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.

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.