WATER SERVICE TECHNICIAN
City Of Fairhope
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Job summary
The City of Fairhope is seeking a full-time Water and Wastewater Maintenance Technician to support installation and maintenance of the City’s water and sewer system. Under the Water and Wastewater Superintendent, you will set meters, install service mains, and operate heavy equipment.
This safety-sensitive role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Class A CDL (within six months), ability to work overtime and travel for training, and the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Class A CDL required or obtainable within six months.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
- Overtime and non-standard hours as needed.
Responsibilities
- Installs and maintains water service mains and lines.
- Sets water meters and irrigation meters.
- Installs and maintains wastewater service mains and lines.
- Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators and dump trucks.
- Maintains tools and equipment and supports other departments as needed.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Under the supervision of the Water and Wastewater Superintendent, this employee performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of the City’s water and wastewater system infrastructure. These tasks include setting water meters, installing and repairing water and sewer system service mains and lines, installing irrigation meters, landscaping service areas, installing fire hydrants, maintaining tools and equipment, and assisting other departments when needed. This employee operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators and dump trucks used to install and maintain water and wastewater system infrastructure. The employee is responsible for the safe operation of all assigned equipment and observing all adopted work site safety regulations and procedures. This employee uses various handheld power tools such as saws and drills in performing work tasks. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background checks and random drug screens.
Under the supervision of the Water and Wastewater Superintendent, this employee performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of the City’s water and wastewater system infrastructure. These tasks include setting water meters, installing and repairing water and sewer system service mains and lines, installing irrigation meters, landscaping service areas, installing fire hydrants, maintaining tools and equipment, and assisting other departments when needed. This employee operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators and dump trucks used to install and maintain water and wastewater system infrastructure. The employee is responsible for the safe operation of all assigned equipment and observing all adopted work site safety regulations and procedures. This employee uses various handheld power tools such as saws and drills in performing work tasks. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background checks and random drug screens.
The City of Fairhope provides many opportunities for certifications based upon department which lead to pay rate increases.
The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.
- Installs and maintains water service mains and lines.
- Installs and repairs fire hydrants.
- Sets water meters and irrigation meters.
- Installs and maintains wastewater service mains and lines.
- Utilizes hand power tools to install and maintain wastewater and water system components.
- Maintains tools utilized in wastewater and water system installation and maintenance.
- Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators and dump trucks utilized in installing and maintaining the City’s wastewater and water systems.
- Monitors all equipment for needed repairs or maintenance.
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain this license within six (6) months of employment; must be insurable.
- Ability to work overtime and non-standard hours when required.
- Ability to travel to attend professional development workshops and training programs.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.
- *Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- *Knowledge of City geography, road, and street systems.
- *Knowledge of City wastewater and water service systems.
- Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention.
- Knowledge of basic plumbing skills and procedures.
- Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing.
- Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
- Writing skills to develop professional reports and other materials using correct English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Math skills to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to operate hand power tools safely and effectively.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
- Ability to use a multiline telephone and two-way radio.
- Ability to effectively work with other crew members.
- Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner.
- Ability to prioritize work projects and multi-task.
- Ability to organize files and work projects.
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Ability to drive.
The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in restricted areas.
The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
The City of Fairhope offers a wide variety of benefits to regular full-time employees.
As a regular full-time employee with the City, you are eligible to enjoy the following benefits:
- Affordable Health Insurance
- Affordable Vision Insurance
- Affordable Dental Insurance
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Symbol Health Solutions*
- Discounted membership at Fairhope Recreation & Fitness Center
- Discounted Quail Creek Green Fees
- Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Dependent Care Account
- Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA)
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Vacation Time
- City approved paid Holidays
Regular Part Time employees who work 29+ hours per week participate in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA)
- Symbol Health Solutions is contingent upon enrollment in the City health insurance.
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