Water Systems - WS Leak Technician

City of Lebanon Water and Sewer, 200 Carver Lane, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States of America

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:59 AM

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A Water Leak Technician is responsible for locating underground water leaks and identifying corrective and preventative actions to maintain the City of Lebanon water distribution system. A Water Leak Technician is expected to exercise considerable initiative in moving efficiently through the day’s work assignments. An incumbent in this class performs leak surveys on various segments of the water distribution system and responds to leak calls to pinpoint and document leaks found.

Considerable knowledge of the distribution system and independent judgment must be used as leak detection depends heavily on the ability to interpret survey results. A Water Leak Technician is also responsible for performing utility construction work, maintaining, and repairing the City’s water and Collection systems;
Employees in this class may operate a variety of light construction equipment including jackhammer, tamper, easement machine, boring and tapping machines, In addition to leak survey work, incumbents are responsible for Duties include but are not limited to surveying and collecting data from all Water distribution system; creating work orders and installing sacrificial anodes; and generating reports regarding the overall effectiveness of the program.

This class performs related duties as required.

• Employees in this class are under general supervision.
• Locates and/or repairs water main/service line leaks.
• Pinpoints underground leaks.
• May perform some or all the duties of Light Equipment Operator.
• May perform some or all of the duties of a meter technician.
• Operates and maintains water valve.
• Operates and maintains fire hydrants. Performs meter testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of methods and practices used in maintenance and construction of water distribution systems and sewer collection systems.
• Knowledge of the City of Lebanon streets.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under unfavorable climatic conditions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Knowledge of maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Ability to use the necessary tools and equipment in the performance of the required skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and responsibly.

A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required.

Minimum 2 to 3 year of relevant work experience in Water and Sewer or related field in Leak and Knowledge in Itron Z Corr Digital Correlation Loggers, Vivax Metrotech VM-560 Locator, Sewerin Aquaphon A- 200, Sewerin Aqua Test T10,Sewerin Secorr C 200, Pipe Horn, is preferred

Must possess a Grade I Distribution Certification by the State of Tennessee obtain certification within 2 years of hire and strongly desired or ability to obtain Grade II Distribution certification. Must possess State Cross Connection certification upon date of hire and maintain certification.

Valid Tennessee Driver's License and clear motor vehicle record is required. Class B CDL preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and. arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or…