Water Utilities Field Technician I – Meters & Service

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wurtland (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Wastewater Treatment - Field Service Technician I to perform field service orders, collect samples, install, read, and test water meters, and support maintenance of mains and service lines.

You will work in the field across Kentucky, respond to customer inquiries, and assist with SCADA-related installations and system checks. Overtime and on-call rotations apply; valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; 2 years in water utility preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and water operator license (Class 1 or 2) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service orders, collect water samples, install, read, maintain and test meters.
• Investigate billing in the field, confirm readings, check for leaks or main breaks.
• Monitor cross-connection control and locate service lines.
• Tag doors for termination of service to delinquent accounts.
• Perform routine valve box maintenance and ensure lids/valves are operational.
• Respond to customer inquiries and assist with T&D operations as needed.
• Set up job sites with signage and traffic cones; assist with water main repairs.
• Perform treatment operations, flushing hydrants, and heavy lifting may be required.
• Rotating weekday/weekend on-call; overtime may be required.
• Sample collection and assist with system installations and maintenance.
• Performs mark-outs for underground digging and locates.
• Assist with field activities including main/service line installations and repairs.
• Pumping facility checks, data entry, replenish chemical tanks as needed.
• Assist with SCADA/control equipment installations at newly acquired systems.
• Maintain yearly sampling program with manager; support pumping/treatment design.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Organization

Independent work

Water distribution knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Google-based programs

Job description

Veolia North America is seeking a Wastewater Treatment - Field Service Technician I to perform field service orders, collect samples, install, read, and test water meters, and support maintenance of mains and service lines.

You will work in the field across Kentucky, respond to customer inquiries, and assist with SCADA-related installations and system checks. Overtime and on-call rotations apply; valid driver's license required.