Water & Wastewater Distribution Technician

Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc.; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. in Bonita Springs, FL, seeks an entry-level technician to maintain and repair water distribution equipment under supervision. You will work on meters, waterlines, valves, hydrants, and related facilities to support reliable service.

Responsibilities include installing and changing meters and pipes, locating mains, conducting routine inspections and tests, keeping vehicle supplies, and responding to emergencies on a rotating on-call basis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Installs and changes meters, waterlines, and other equipment as directed.
• Maintains and repairs fire hydrants, waterlines, meters, valves, and other equipment related to the distribution system.
• Maintains and repairs wastewater force mains and gravity collection mains and laterals.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies on vehicle.
• Locates and marks water mains, force mains, and gravity mains.
• Inspects and tests tools, vehicles, and safety gear; reviews and restocks supplies; performs service vehicle inventory.
• Repairs service leaks and/or main leaks and breaks.
• Performs routine cleaning, maintenance, and repair of distribution equipment, vehicles, and buildings.
• Operates a variety of small equipment (i.e. jack hammers, concrete saws, chain saws)
• Keeps records of work performed and submits reports as required.
• Safeguards all assigned tools, equipment, and electronics from theft, loss, destruction and/or negligence.
• Functions on a rotating “on call” basis for emergency response.
• Remains in contact via company phone/radio at all times in the event of an emergency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Public communication

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Judgement & initiative

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. in Bonita Springs, FL, seeks an entry-level technician to maintain and repair water distribution equipment under supervision. You will work on meters, waterlines, valves, hydrants, and related facilities to support reliable service.

Responsibilities include installing and changing meters and pipes, locating mains, conducting routine inspections and tests, keeping vehicle supplies, and responding to emergencies on a rotating on-call basis.