Water Distribution Technician I

City of Fulton; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

15 holidays

Disability insurance

Retirement match

Rec-Plex membership

Overtime

Job summary

The City of Fulton is seeking a dedicated worker to assist with ongoing water line operations within a municipal system serving about 5,000 customers. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer pipelines, meters, hydrants and associated infrastructure, plus street work and safety compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, basic knowledge of water distribution/sewer systems, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of the operation/maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives notification of maintenance projects, and determines appropriate tools, equipment and supplies needed to complete the assignment assuring for thoroughness and safety.
• Surveys the job site to secure area and posts signs assuring for safety.
• Operates or assists in excavation procedures following all safety precautions.
• Determines specific area of lines to be repaired/maintained and performs maintenance assuring for compliance with State Dept of Natural Resources and City regulations.
• Deals with the public, contractors and internal staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Responds to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
• Performs procedures in a skilled manner: hand digs around existing utilities to ensure that no lines are damaged, install all lines to the proper depth, ensures that all repairs are correct and complete, including properly installing stainless steel clamps.
• Secures incomplete job sites at the close of the day, assuring for public safety and security of the project.
• Follows all safety procedures including the use of all safety equipment.
• Assists in completing any required follow-up and paperwork steps to complete project.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The City of Fulton is seeking a dedicated worker to assist with ongoing water line operations within a municipal system serving about 5,000 customers. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer pipelines, meters, hydrants and associated infrastructure, plus street work and safety compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, basic knowledge of water distribution/sewer systems, and strong customer service skills.