Water Systems Technician II

Shelby County, AL; Westover (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Water System is seeking a Technician I to install, read meters, perform maintenance and operate water service equipment. The role includes customer service, field repairs, and assisting with training other technicians.

Responsibilities cover meter installations, reads, line repairs, GPS mapping, and on-call support. Requires a valid driver's license, high school diploma, and relevant utility experience; certification readiness within one year is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• One year of work experience with water distribution materials, equipment or related utility/construction fields.
• Must obtain backflow preventer certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Performs meter readings and installs water meters at sites.
• Responds to water line problems and repairs leaks.
• Operates water service equipment and assists with training technicians.
• Maintains parts inventory and completes work orders in the system.
• Provides customer service and resolves billing disputes as needed.
• Shares an on-call shift for after-hours support.

Skills

Customer service

Reading meters

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS equipment

Vacuum excavation equipment

Boring equipment

Line locator

Job description

Shelby County Water System is seeking a Technician I to install, read meters, perform maintenance and operate water service equipment. The role includes customer service, field repairs, and assisting with training other technicians.

Responsibilities cover meter installations, reads, line repairs, GPS mapping, and on-call support. Requires a valid driver's license, high school diploma, and relevant utility experience; certification readiness within one year is expected.