Water Systems Valve Operator I — Field Technician

City of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cincinnati Water Works is seeking personnel to locate leaks in water mains and operate valves to control flow, on either an emergency or scheduled basis. You will interact with customers, troubleshoot taste and odor and low-pressure complaints, while maintaining high customer service standards.

You will chlorinate and flush new mains, may be assigned to relay calls from the office to the field, and keep both manual and computerized records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years paid work experience; one year may be replaced by a vocational program.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Must handle irate customers and provide courteous service.
• Must have physical strength to handle tools and equipment for valve operation.
• Color vision to read chlorine test results.
• Hearing acuity to hear leaks through testing apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Locate leaks in water mains and operate valves to control flow, on emergency or scheduled basis.
• Troubleshoot and investigate taste and odor issues and low pressure complaints; maintain customer service.
• Chlorinate and flush new mains; may relay calls from office to field.
• Keep manual and computerized records of work performed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Take measurements

Read water meters

Operate computer

Drive small vehicle

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe wrenches

Screwdrivers

Adjustable wrenches

Basic hand tools

Job description

The City of Cincinnati Water Works is seeking personnel to locate leaks in water mains and operate valves to control flow, on either an emergency or scheduled basis. You will interact with customers, troubleshoot taste and odor and low-pressure complaints, while maintaining high customer service standards.

You will chlorinate and flush new mains, may be assigned to relay calls from the office to the field, and keep both manual and computerized records.