Water Systems Technician – Field Operations

cityofbelen; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Belen's Water Department seeks a Laborer (Operator I-II) to perform semi-skilled duties across water systems, maintenance, and environmental protection. This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid NM driver license, with on-call duties and potential CDL preference.

Responsibilities include constructing and maintaining water infrastructure, installing and testing equipment, operating department machinery, and responding to water breaks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; plus, one (1) year additional education.
• A valid New Mexico driver license required.
• Commercial Driver's License preferred.
• Willing to obtain Water Level I/Waste Water Level ICertification within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follows policies and procedures as set forth by the City of Belen.
• Performs routine duties within the water department; assists to construct and maintain water systems; performs simple janitorial work; assures proper installation and maintenance of water systems equipment.
• May assist in the installation of water systems; selects line sizes, spacing, type and control equipment; install, tests and maintain systems utilizing low operating features.
• May operate in confined spaces.
• May operate water department equipment.
• May perform general repair and clean up duties after water breaks.
• May perform seasonal duties such as snow removal; water line winterization.
• Reads and installs community water utilization meters.
• Scheduled for on call on off-hours.
• Shall respond to water breaks on all off hours when needed.
• Assists with City functions.
• Performs related duties as required.
• May operate around sewer breaks or sewer back up

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year additional education

Water Level I/Waste Water Level I Certification (within 18 months)

Tools

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

City of Belen's Water Department seeks a Laborer (Operator I-II) to perform semi-skilled duties across water systems, maintenance, and environmental protection. This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid NM driver license, with on-call duties and potential CDL preference.

Responsibilities include constructing and maintaining water infrastructure, installing and testing equipment, operating department machinery, and responding to water breaks.