Water Tech II: Mains & Hydrants Specialist

City of Pelham; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

City of Pelham is seeking a Water Tech II to help repair and maintain our municipal water lines, ensuring safe, reliable water for residents. The role covers connecting service lines, hydrants, meters, testing and disinfecting mains, and responding to emergencies, with on-call shifts.

A valid Alabama driver's license and at least three years of related experience are required. You will work with heavy equipment, observe safety procedures, and help protect the public while delivering dependable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Alabama Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Connects water service lines to water mains.
• Places barricades, signs, and traffic cones around construction and/or excavation sites to protect operators and the public.
• Lays, maintains, repairs, connects, tests, and disinfects water mains, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances.
• Works on-call shifts to assists with emergencies.
• Assists in cut-offs and reconnect service and work orders.
• Installs, repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Taps into water mains, install and repair service lines and meters; set and retrieve meters.
• Excavates trenches and install shoring. Detects hazardous conditions and correct before entry.
• Performs line location when needed.
• Assists customers with issues related to water lines or meters.
• Ensures truck is stocked with parts and supplies, such as, meters, risers, meter boxes, curb stops, tools, safety vests, etc.
• Operates and repairs equipment such as back hoe, jackhammers, pumps, air compressors, and other equipment used in repair and maintenance of water lines.
• May operate dump truck (with current CDL license).
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Leadership

Ethics

Organizational skills

Accountability

Professionalism

Quality

Education

High school diploma or GED + 3 yrs related experience

Tools

Backhoe

Jackhammers

Pumps

Air compressors

Job description

City of Pelham is seeking a Water Tech II to help repair and maintain our municipal water lines, ensuring safe, reliable water for residents. The role covers connecting service lines, hydrants, meters, testing and disinfecting mains, and responding to emergencies, with on-call shifts.

A valid Alabama driver's license and at least three years of related experience are required. You will work with heavy equipment, observe safety procedures, and help protect the public while delivering dependable