Fitter, Field​/Service Technician

Job Title

Fitter

1/6/26

Responsible for installing and repairing of service lines, water mains and hydrants.

• Frequently repairs/replaces water lines/mains which include the following:
  • Requires constant standing and walking on uneven and slippery surfaces.
  • Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve.
  • Kneels on the asphalt.
  • Heavy grasping of pry bar.
  • Wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion.
  • Uses ladders to climb down into holes.
  • Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve.
  • Holds onto handle at waist heights and turns valve.
  • Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation.
  • May use hand or air tools-wrist deviation, elbow flexion and extension and heavy grasping.
  • May need to use cheater bar.
  • May reach overhead on an occasional basis to get tools while in an excavation.
  • Consistently works in traffic area.
• Duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Locating
  • Flushing hydrants after repairs
  • Operation and maintenance of distribution valves
  • Investigation of pressure complaints
  • No water calls
  • Working with various software to complete task
  • Conduct/observe pressure tests on new mains, collect samples from new mains
  • Maintenance, repair and installation of services, meters, mains, valves, and hydrants
  • Drive company vehicle in all weather and light conditions (must have valid Indiana Driver’s license)
  • Understand and comply with company procedures as they relate to area of responsibility
  • Work with and around various chemicals associated with water industry
  • Read maps and drawings
  • Read Mobil Maps
  • Verbal communications – face to face, telephone, email
  • Install and replace 2’ and larger meters
  • Collections of water samples following main repair
  • Available to stand Service Watch as may be required
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Lift/carry 100#
  • Flush hydrants uses a wrench to open/shut the hydrant.
  • Grasps the tool, wrist deviation and forearm rotation.
  • May need to use a cheater pipe.
  • Lubricates the treads, trunk flexion and forward reaching.
  • Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve.
  • Holds onto handle at waist height and turns valve. Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation.
  • Operates tapping equipment.
  • Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve.
  • Kneels on the asphalt. Heavy grasping of pry bar, wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion.
  • Tools used are hand and air tools, pry bar, key (30#), utilize hand held and truck mounted valve turning equipment.
  • Occasionally controls traffic which include the following:
    Places cones and signs in the appropriate places. Frequently maintains hydrants/valves.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Daily local travel.

• Work is indoors and outdoors. Required to work in all adverse weather conditions, e.g., rain, snow, sleet, heat.

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives Results
• Collaborates

Not Applicable

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Utilities