Water Technician I

Shelby County, AL; Westover (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County, Alabama seeks a field technician to install and read water meters, respond to customer inquiries, and support water system maintenance. The role involves on-site work, driving, and after-hours emergencies as part of a county team.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and relevant certifications; CDL may be required within 12 months. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Water Certification by Alabama DEM preferred.
• CDL Class A or B preferred; obtaining CDL within 12 months may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install water meters and boxes at new construction sites.
• Perform meter readings and data entry.
• Respond to customer questions, resolve billing disputes.
• Conduct chlorine and bacteriological sampling and station checks.
• Share on-call shift for after-hours emergencies.
• Maintain Water Department facilities and related equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Meter reading

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Water Certification by Alabama Dept of Environmental Management

CDL Class A or B

Tools

County work order software

Job description

Work involves installation, maintenance and repair of water meters, lines and equipment. This position performs meter readings, customer service, and facility maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs chlorine level and bacteriological sampling and checks.
• Performs pumping station checks.
• Installs water meters and boxes at new construction sites.
• Removes and replaces broken and inoperative water meters.
• Performs water meter readings.
• Handles water line problems and repairs leaking water lines.
• Answers customer questions, resolves complaints and billing disputes.
• Completes work orders and tracks work with County work order software.
• Shares an on-call shift for after hour customer support, emergency response.
• Conducts maintenance and groundskeeping at Water Department properties and facilities (treatment plants, master meters, tanks, booster stations, etc.).
• Assists with asphalt and concrete repairs.
• Performs all duties in safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all duties as assigned by supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of potable water facilities.
• Water Certification by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B.
• Continued employment may be contingent upon employee obtaining a CDL license within twelve months of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is medium to heavy in nature and consists of driving a vehicle and equipment, walking on uneven terrain, standing for periods of 3- 6 hours when working on a main leak, bending, pushing and pulling wrenches at various angles, lifting up to 150 lbs., twisting while using tools (including a weed eater), shoveling and digging, wading in water and mud that can be up to knee deep, carrying objects that weight 20-50 or more pounds and climbing into and out of meter pits to open and close the meter lid.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed out of doors and is subject to extremes in weather conditions, wet surroundings, humidity and odors.

EXAMINATIONS

No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

BACKGROUND CHECK

As part of the pre-employment procedure, former supervisors, employers, police and FBI files, plus references provided by the candidates shall be checked as a precaution against obtaining undesirable employees.Reference and background checks may or may not be completed prior to an offer of employment, and the information shall be handled as privileged information available to appointing authorities in considering applicants.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING

Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.