Water Distribution Technician II - Public Works

City of Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Frisco is seeking a maintenance-focused individual to support water distribution operations, valve isolation, and hydrant testing. This role emphasizes safety in confined spaces and accurate record keeping, with responsibilities spanning from field inspections to SCADA-assisted monitoring.

You will perform service work on water meters, sewer lines, and related infrastructure, while coordinating materials and tools for daily assignments and supporting other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in confined spaces and perform maintenance tasks safely.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and basic mechanical principles applicable to water facilities.
• Familiarity with SCADA and water system operation concepts.
• Ability to handle hazardous chemicals safely and follow procedures.
• Experience operating light equipment and hand tools for maintenance.
• Capability to plan, organize, and complete work orders efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and investigates as-built plans, GIS, and onsite evaluations for valve isolations.
• Maintains accurate records of valve isolations in the water distribution system.
• Operates hydrants to perform flow tests using specialized tools.
• Performs water distribution isolations, flushing, and blow offs on valves and hydrants.
• Maintains routine service on valves, hydrants, and main lines.
• Inspects hydrants and flushers for performance and cleanliness.
• Ensures proper maintenance of water system components.
• Performs maintenance, installation, repair, and connection of utility services and water meters.
• Organizes tools and supplies to complete assignments.
• Performs routine inspections for repairs or hazardous conditions.
• Performs chloramine and chlorine sample testing.

Skills

Confined spaces

Hydraulic principles

SCADA operations

Hazardous materials handling

Light equipment operation

General maintenance

Troubleshooting

Record keeping

Job description

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews/investigates as-built plans, GIS, onsite evaluations to perform water system valve isolations for new construction.
• Maintains accurate record of valve isolation within the water distribution system.
• Operates and maintains water system fire hydrants to perform flow test using specialized tools.
• Operates distribution valves and fire hydrants to perform water distribution isolations, flushing of fire hydrants and blow offs.
• Performs routine maintenance on automatic flush valves, fire hydrants and main line valves.
• Inspects fire hydrants and flushers for performance, clogs, turbidity maintenance, etc.
• Ensures water system components are properly cared for and maintained.
• Performs maintenance, installation, repair, replacement, and connection/disconnection of utility services, water meters, and sewer and water lines to fulfill work orders and assignments.
• Organizes tools, equipment and supplies necessary to complete assignments.
• Performs routine inspections of assigned areas to detect any necessary repairs or hazardous conditions.
• Performs chloramine and chlorine sample testing.

Other Important Duties

• Performs the duties of a crew leader in the absence of a crew leader.
• Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage and support to other City departments as assigned.
• Travels to attend meetings and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work in small and/or confined spaces.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques for water distribution system and reuse system.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principals, and basic mechanical principals.
• Knowledge of safe handling techniques of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned light equipment, power, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of water systems operating techniques and SCADA operations.
• Skill in following oral and written communications.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment and tools.
• Skill in planning and organizing materials and supplies necessary to complete work orders or daily assignments.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.