Water Systems Technician I

Sevier County Government; Sevierville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sevier County Government seeks an Utility Technician I to support the Water Department’s distribution network. You will install taps, repair lines, read meters, maintain hydrants and valves, and perform routine pump station work with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Tennessee driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a distribution license within one year. The job requires after‑hours calls and field work.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Tennessee driver’s license and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates
• Possession of or ability to obtain within one year a distribution license
• Ability to pass a physical and drug screen administered through a licensed physician

Aufgaben

• Detects and repairs leaks within the water distribution system to minimize disruptions; replaces and repairs water lines, manholes, pump stations, backflow prevention devices, and related system components.
• Collects and submits daily chlorine samples, weekly bacteria samples, and quarterly haloacetic acid (HAA) and trihalomethane (THM) samples in compliance with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation regulations.
• Monitors and ensures the proper operation of pumping stations and maintains appropriate water tank levels.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains water meters, fire hydrants, and valves.
• Responds to emergency calls, including after-hours incidents, to address urgent water system issues.
• Operates flushing, cleaning, and line inspection equipment to maintain the water distribution system.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on pump stations and conducts necessary repairs.
• Makes water taps and service connections for new customers, ensuring the proper location and avoidance of underground utilities.
• Reads water meters, replaces broken meter boxes, and identifies and repairs faulty transponders or meter heads.
• Operates heavy equipment, including trucks, tractors, air hammers, tapping machines, and other mechanical tools as needed; excavates trenches and backfills for installation and repair projects; uses manual tools, such as shovels and rakes, in confined areas inaccessible to heavy equipment.
• Assists with road repaving by shoveling asphalt, forming and pouring concrete, and completing related tasks.
• Loads and unloads equipment and materials, and assists with servicing vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
• Participates in cleanup activities and reseeds grass following project completion.
• Ensures site safety by adhering to all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), setting up safety barriers and signage, and monitoring work conditions to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Kenntnisse

Water utility basics

Pipe installation

Meter setup

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA VIEW system

Meter reading equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Sevier County Government seeks an Utility Technician I to support the Water Department’s distribution network. You will install taps, repair lines, read meters, maintain hydrants and valves, and perform routine pump station work with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Tennessee driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a distribution license within one year. The job requires after‑hours calls and field work.