Water & Wastewater Field Technician I

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services is seeking a manual laborer to support the water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure. The role involves essential field work, equipment handling, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred construction or infrastructure experience. A valid driver's license is preferred, and the position requires obtaining Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, and Flagger certifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Certifications within nine months of hire: Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, and Flagger.

Responsibilities

• Gathers tools and equipment needed to complete work activities; picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs; notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements and repairs.
• Operates and maintains a camera, shovels, sharpshooter, probing rod, jet hose, jackhammer, pipe saw, hand saw, chainsaw, pipe cutters, various hand tools, hatchets, machetes, post hole digger, trash pump, hand pump, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees, other individuals, equipment, and property; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project or work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears personal protective equipment.
• Provides emergency coverage as directed or required and works on standby status according to established departmental schedules.
• Assists in documenting locations of existing manholes using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.
• Assists in condition assessment of existing sewer infrastructure: takes visual and electronic measurements, performs smoke testing, enters manholes to place and remove flow meters and CCTV equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services is seeking a manual laborer to support the water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure. The role involves essential field work, equipment handling, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred construction or infrastructure experience. A valid driver's license is preferred, and the position requires obtaining Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, and Flagger certifications