Water Service & Infrastructure Technician

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeKalb seeks a Water Service Maintenance worker to perform meter reading/installation, locate water lines, and service meters and hydrants. You will assist with distribution system maintenance and operate in all weather conditions, including evenings and weekends as needed.

The role is full-time in the Water Department, with emergency call-outs and residency requirements; beneficial experience with SCADA and MS Office is noted. Training and union representation under AFSCME are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Illinois Class B Water Operator certification or willingness to obtain.
• CDL Class B permit within 60 days; ability to obtain tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Read and locate water meters on routes; read meters on foot and via vehicle.
• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair water meters and equipment.
• Determine locations of water lines before excavation; perform service connections.
• Assist with maintenance of water distribution system and facilities.
• Participate in snow plowing, leaf collection, street and storm water repairs as needed.
• Respond to call outs for rotations and emergency situations; work variable hours.

Skills

Good judgment

Customer service

Written/verbal communication

Team collaboration

Ability to operate tools/instruments

Math skills (rates/percentages)

Public safety awareness

Willingness to learn SCADA/tech

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois Class B Public Water Supply Operator certification or willingness to obtain

CDL Class B permit within 60 days; tanker endorsement as requested

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

SCADA software

Job description

City of DeKalb seeks a Water Service Maintenance worker to perform meter reading/installation, locate water lines, and service meters and hydrants. You will assist with distribution system maintenance and operate in all weather conditions, including evenings and weekends as needed.

The role is full-time in the Water Department, with emergency call-outs and residency requirements; beneficial experience with SCADA and MS Office is noted. Training and union representation under AFSCME are included.