Water Distribution Technician

Afognak Native Corporation; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Services, LLC (ALMS) is hiring a Water Distribution Technician for Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL. The role covers installation, inspection, and maintenance of the water distribution system and related equipment.

You will repair lines, disinfect pipes, maintain hydrants, and operate heavy equipment while adhering to safety standards. A Florida distribution license and driver’s license are required, with PM duties and record updates included.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in water distribution systems, including troubleshooting to diagnose issues and perform repairs.
• Requires valid Florida Class E driver’s license or equivalent.
• Florida Class 2 System Distribution Operator's license or Class C Water Plant Operator’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace water and sewer distribution lines and mains.
• Disinfect and test water lines and pipes.
• Maintain, repair and replace fire hydrants and control valves.
• Operate vehicles and equipment for distribution system work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on distribution components and equipment.
• Collect water samples for analysis.
• Read blueprints and valve records to locate assets.
• Enter and update installation records and work orders.

Skills

Water distribution systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Florida driver’s license Class E

Florida System Distribution Operator’s license Class 2

Job description

Description

Alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Services, LLC (ALMS) has an exciting opportunity for a Water Distribution Technician at Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL. The Water Distribution Technician performs a full range of general repairs and duties including the inspection, installation and maintenance of equipment associated with the water distribution system.

• Repairs and replaces broken water and sewer lines including transmission lines, distribution mains, and water service lines.
• Utilizes proper repair techniques to provide sanitary water, including disinfecting newly installed water pipes or parts used in repairs.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants when required.
• Maintains control valves used to operate the water distribution system.
• Performs a variety of maintenance on gate/butterfly type valves.
• Locates and raises valves that are not exposed.
• Reads water atlases, construction blueprints, and other records to locate valves.
• Updates and modifies records following new installations of valves and other equipment used in the water distribution system.
• Tests, repairs and replaces meters of various sizes in the water distribution system as needed.
• Performs ship-to-shore connection/disconnection for water and wastewater services.
• Performs utility locates with electronic detectors to trace and mark water mains or services lines.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools including service trucks, backhoe, concrete/ asphalt cutting saws, jackhammers and trench boxes.
• Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment used in maintenance of water or wastewater treatment facilities and systems.
• Performs work in confined spaces utilizing safety precautions prior to entering.
• Removes and replaces water distribution system equipment such as electric motors, pumps, valves of various sizes.
• Performs routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) functions on all types of water distribution components and equipment.
• Collects and sends out water samples for analysis.
• Utilizes Safety Data Sheets to identify chemical characteristics.
• Completes Work Orders daily and accurately.
• Initiates material requisitions to order parts/materials needed for repairs.
• Assists with material and labor estimates.
• Work also involves other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Five years’ experience required relevant to the job description, including 3 years of verifiable experience troubleshooting water distribution system equipment to diagnose source of trouble and perform repairs required.
• State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license or equivalent is required.
• State of Florida Class 2 (or above) System Distribution Operator's license required or State of Florida Class C (or above) Water Plant Operator’s license.

Pay rate: $41.53 per hour