Water Resources Technician

Description

The Water Resources Technician supports the Town of Landis’s water and sewer infrastructure operations. This position involves technical and field work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and sewer collection systems, including pump stations and related equipment. Under general supervision, the technician assists with daily operations, follows established procedures, and ensures work is performed safely and in compliance with regulatory standards.

A minimum of a “C” Distribution certification is required, with the ability to obtain additional certifications preferred.

• Perform technical maintenance on pump stations, lift stations, and water pumping systems.
• Install and repair water and sewer lines.
• Monitor pumping schedules and ensure systems operate efficiently and in compliance with safety standards.
• Respond to public requests and concerns, conduct on-site inspections, and meet with residents to provide information and solutions.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily logs, repair reports, and work orders.
• Operate heavy equipment and tools in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Support asphalt repairs, pothole filling, and restoration of utility cuts.
• Assist with right-of-way maintenance including mowing, debris removal, limb trimming, and vegetation control.
• Perform traffic control and establish safe work zones for crew operations.
• Conduct job site restoration, basic landscaping, and post-project cleanup.
• Participate in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and other public works assets.
• Execute other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director, Foreman, or Senior.
• Assist all departments of Public Works as determined by the Public Works Director.

• Extensive knowledge of water and sewer line installation, maintenance, and repair practices.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local regulations governing water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public utilities layout and design, construction, and maintenance of water and wastewater utility distribution and collection systems and water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical repairs of water pumping and sewer life station equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, utility maps, and technical specifications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Familiarity with utility operations software, maintenance records systems, and regulatory reporting tools.
• Ability to work effectively with the public, developers, and contractors.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including OSHA regulations pertaining to public utilities functions.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in water and wastewater utilities.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to perform heavy work exerting up-to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds constantly to lift objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is generally performed in both inside and outside environmental…