Water Distribution Tech: Leak Detection & Meters

City of Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbia’s Water Utility seeks two skilled Water Distribution Operators to join the Water Utility. You will inspect, install, and maintain water distribution infrastructure, locate leaks with ultrasonic devices, and respond to service calls while keeping documentation current.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3–5 years in water operations, and a path to DS III certification and Backflow Tester license within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience in water distribution operations.
• Willing to pursue DS III certification within six months.
• Valid Class A CDL with no air brake restriction within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operates computerized equipment and ultrasonic listening devices to locate water utilities, survey and pinpoint leaks in the water distribution system.
• Documents work performed.
• Installs, replaces, and performs diagnostic tests on various sizes of water meters and endpoints.
• Performs inspections for compliance and approval of Building Water Connection.
• Monitors and investigates cross connection/backflow assembly inspections for compliance and reporting to Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
• Receives and responds to service calls and provides emergency maintenance and repairs to water distribution infrastructure.
• Performs customer notifications for disconnects/reconnects, outages and private leaks.
• Investigates customer calls and determines corrective action needed to remedy problems.
• Provides high levels of effective customer service.
• Operates hand and power tools, machines, heavy equipment, and commercial vehicles.
• Collects and performs field analysis of water samples to determine source.
• Utilizes a computer or electronic device in a mobile environment to retrieve, collect, and disseminate data using work orders and GIS system applications.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Data entry

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MO1Call system

GIS field tools

Field laptops

Ultrasonic listening devices

Job description

The City of Columbia’s Water Utility seeks two skilled Water Distribution Operators to join the Water Utility. You will inspect, install, and maintain water distribution infrastructure, locate leaks with ultrasonic devices, and respond to service calls while keeping documentation current.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3–5 years in water operations, and a path to DS III certification and Backflow Tester license within six months.