Water Distribution Technician Trainee — Field Maintenance

Harnett County Schools; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnett Regional Water is seeking a Distribution System Technician to perform semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and preventive maintenance of the water distribution system.

The role includes hydrant and valve exercising and maintenance, locating lines, repairs of water/sewer lines, and operation of heavy equipment; multiple duties with safety and teamwork emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and experience in water/sewer systems or related field.
• One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in hydrant and valve exercising and maintenance programs; locates existing lines and valves to update maps or mark for other contractors.
• Repairs and replaces sewer, water lines and related facilities.
• Inspects, takes readings and participates in maintenance and repair of water and sewer pumping stations; pumps out wet wells; assists with removing and re-installing pumps and motors; lubricates pumps; replaces floats, air relief valves, hoses, flapper valves, etc.
• Operates backhoe, front end loader, dump trucks, jack hammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines.
• Installs hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants, meter boxes, and valves.
• Operates the sewer rodder and/or jet machine to unstop sewer lines; pumps out septic tanks and manholes.
• Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections; sets meter boxes and installs meters.
• Responds to complaints about high bills, water taste and odor.
• Participates in creating video tapes of sewer lines and smoke testing.
• Participates in clearing sewer right-of-way of trees, brush, and other growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

hydrant maintenance

valve exercising

map reading

operate heavy equipment

safety awareness

teamwork

Education

GED and 1 year exp

Tools

Backhoe

Water tapping machine

Jetting equipment

Pipe threading machine

Job description

Harnett Regional Water is seeking a Distribution System Technician to perform semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and preventive maintenance of the water distribution system.

The role includes hydrant and valve exercising and maintenance, locating lines, repairs of water/sewer lines, and operation of heavy equipment; multiple duties with safety and teamwork emphasized.