Water Distribution Technician - Public Utilities​/Water Department

WATER DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN - PUBLIC UTILITIES/WATER DEPARTMENT

City of Gallatin

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled work in the installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of water distribution lines and appurtenances. May direct the work of other subordinate staff.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two (2) to five (5) years’ recent work experience in water distribution operations or related utilities experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must possess Grade II Water Distribution System Operator certificate in the State of Tennessee; and must retain certification throughout employment.

• General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines.
• General knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances.
• General knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools.
• Some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to operate back-hoe and other medium construction equipment.
• Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with vendors, staff, and governmental officials.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence;
  Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding business‑related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
• Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to…