Water Distribution Technician – Maintenance & Emergency Response

City of Auburn, AL; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Auburn, AL is seeking a Utility Maintenance Worker- Water to support the Water Resource Management Department. The role focuses on assisting with installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution network, reporting to the Utility Construction Supervisor.

Primary duties include system maintenance, responding to customer complaints, inventory control, and operating related equipment. On-call participation and adherence to city policies are expected.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain ADEM Water Grade I Operator Certification within one year of employment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Alabama Class A Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance and construction of the water distribution system.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.
• Maintain inventory, tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Operate equipment and tools to perform assigned duties.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

ADEM Water Grade I Operator Certification

Alabama Class A CDL

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

City of Auburn, AL is seeking a Utility Maintenance Worker- Water to support the Water Resource Management Department. The role focuses on assisting with installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution network, reporting to the Utility Construction Supervisor.

Primary duties include system maintenance, responding to customer complaints, inventory control, and operating related equipment. On-call participation and adherence to city policies are expected.