Water Field Technician

Job Summary

Perform unskilled to semi‑skilled work for the County Water Department installing, maintaining, and repairing water lines and fixtures.

• Unearth, repair and replace water lines, mains and connection fixtures.
• Install water taps; install and repair fire hydrants, water meters, and water valves.
• Fill in and resurface roads, driveways and yards; rake and edge yards and roads at repair sites.
• Drive service truck to work sites.
• Respond to maintenance and repair needs after hours and on weekends, as necessary.
• Perform other related work as required.
• May be required to serve during times of disaster.

• Graduation from high school and some experience in the maintenance field; or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

• Working knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in public works construction and maintenance operations.
• Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of varied public works construction and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate trucks and motorized equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time under arduous conditions as required by work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and water/wastewater treatment plant equipment including computers, calculators, pumps, hand tools, etc.
• Must be able to maneuver large pipes, valve equipment and other materials associated with water distribution equipment.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.