Service Technician

Description

The Water Service Technician works on the City side of the water meter, providing installation, maintenance and removal. Also, does testing of backflow prevention devices.

• Test backflows
• Fix water leaks inside meter boxes
• Install water meters
• Fill out paperwork from work orders
• Make sure the truck is fully stocked
• Notify customers when necessary

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate a backhoe

The environmental working conditions of this position include constantly working in wet surrounds and high temperatures and very frequently working around loud noise, low temperatures and working outside. Also, frequently works around hazardous machinery, low noise, cluttered floor areas and poor ventilation. Occasionally works at night, inside and around dust or fumes.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.