Water and Sewer Technician

Public Servants Making A Difference!

Whether you are just starting your career or you're an experienced professional, the City of Statesboro offers a variety of career opportunities with its many departments and divisions. As an employee of the City, the work you do will directly benefit the citizens of Statesboro. So why not join our team and make a difference in your community?

The Water & Sewer Technician installs, repairs, and maintains water and sewer mains and lines. The Water & Sewer Technician is required to be on-call frequently. The Technician must be able to respond to on-call emergencies within 30 minutes.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs water and sewer mains and lines;
• Operates a backhoe, trencher, front-end loader, and dump truck to install water and sewer services;
• Locates and repairs leaks in water and sewer lines;
• Makes water and sewer taps;
• Maintains wells; adds chemicals and performs preventive maintenance;
• Sets water meters;
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on assigned equipment;
• Makes and repairs utility cuts necessitated by water and sewer repairs;
• Operates a boring machine to install water and sewer pipes;
• Flushes and cleans water and sewer lines;
• Answers emergency service calls as required;
• Sets barricades, cones, and warning signs at work sites;

• High School Diploma or GED;
• One (1) year of experience in a related field;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience;
• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License; and
• The ability to obtain a Water Distribution System Operator certification within 12 months of employment.

The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting with the the City of Statesboro:

• Background Investigation
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis
• Pre-Employment Physical

The City of Statesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Statesboro will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with eligible disabilities (unless the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the position).

The City of Statesboro is a drug-free workplace. The City of Statesboro participates in E-Verify.