Water and Wastewater Technician

Water and wastewater technician skilled in Construction or Plumbing. The Water and Sewer Tech performs a variety of skilled duties required to operate, maintain and repair the facilities of the water distribution and wastewater collection system , to include septic systems and drain fields

Duties:

• Maintain water distribution system including main and service lines, valves, fire hydrants, reservoirs, and related equipment; locate and repair service line leaks
• Install, repair, and replace pumps and motors at pump stations and ground water well sites.
• Overhaul and maintain hydraulically controlled pressure valves and controls.
• Participate in the installation of distribution system lines; cut and prepare piping and fittings; thread and link pipe; replace gate valves and couplings; install and replace water services; replace water meters.
• Maintain lagoons and related equipment.
• Operate a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment including a jet vac truck, dump truck, skip loader, backhoe, trencher, water tank truck and other related equipment.
• Septic system maintenance to include alarm panels, tanks, D-boxes, and drain fields.
• Maintain records related to distribution system installation, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure and adhere to safe work practices and procedures including but not limited to lockout/tag out and confined space rules and regulations.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Safe work practices
• Operational characteristics of water distribution systems
• Preventative maintenance techniques and procedures
• Tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of water distribution systems

Ability to:

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work related to water distribution systems
• Drain and recharge a water main in a safe manner
• Troubleshoot problems in the system including pump station valves
• Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools
• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints
• Operate heavy equipment effectively and safely
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Perform manual labor
• Respond to and assist on emergency repairs after normal hours

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