Field Technician; water​/wastewater or public works

Job Details: Location:
Fayetteville, GA;
Salary: $17.85 - $25.00 hourly.

CWS is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

The Field Technician (level
1) role is an entry-level water & sewer technician position. Duties include assisting with pipe repairs, landscaping, minor road repairs, after‑hours support, and general labor activities.

• Review service orders to determine locations where meter readings need to be performed.
• Read water meters and enter data in route logs.
• Maintain required paperwork and logs in compliance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations.
• Inspect meters and connections to determine defects, faults and damages.
• Repair and/or replace broken water mains and service lines.
• Communicate problems with meters or incorrect readings to the Supervisor & Project Manager.
• Operate a company vehicle to conduct meter readings for assigned route.
• Connect and disconnect utility services as directed.
• Ensure that all data in the utility log book is maintained correctly and kept updated.
• Perform general landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, clean‑ups, pruning and other typical landscape maintenance tasks.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records.
• 1-year experience in water distribution, maintenance or servicing industry preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand water systems and concepts.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be available to work weekends, overtime and on‑call as needed.