Water District Field Technician – Maintenance & Hydrants

City of Apache Junction; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Apache Junction is seeking a Water District Technician to perform construction, maintenance, and repair duties in the Water District. Responsibilities include hydrant maintenance, water main work, flow testing, and customer billing support.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of outdoor construction/maintenance experience with heavy equipment. State-required water operator certificates must be obtained within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year outdoor construction or maintenance experience with operation of heavy/light trucks and equipment.
• Must obtain Arizona water operator certificates within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Read meters and perform meter changes, turn water services on/off, replace damaged meters, and maintain meters.
• Respond to customer inquiries about water quality and usage; investigate leaks and recommend corrective actions.
• Install, maintain, repair and replace water mains, service lines and hydrants, and support valve maintenance with GIS mapping.
• Complete flow tests, water sampling and hydrant flushing.
• Operate equipment and adhere to safety standards at work sites.

Skills

Safety procedures

Communication

Customer service

Blue staking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arizona Grade I Water Distribution System Operator Certificate

Arizona Grade I Water Treatment Operator Certificate

Tools

Service line remote locator

Backhoe

Pressure washer

Air compressor

High pressure vacuum

Job description

The City of Apache Junction is seeking a Water District Technician to perform construction, maintenance, and repair duties in the Water District. Responsibilities include hydrant maintenance, water main work, flow testing, and customer billing support.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of outdoor construction/maintenance experience with heavy equipment. State-required water operator certificates must be obtained within one year of appointment.