Water Distribution Field Technician

Water Distribution Field Technician

This position is responsible for all activities in the water distribution system. This includes installing, maintaining and repairing the City water main distribution system, domestic and commercial service connections and fire hydrants. In addition, may be required to support the Meter Field Crew as assigned.

Union Affiliation : American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Pay Grade 15 : $28.65 - $31.92 Hourly Remote Tier 1 : Zero (0) days remote / week

Essential Job Functions

• Receive daily work schedule from Water Distribution Working Foreman directing job activities, tasks and specific instructions; load required equipment, tools, materials etc., and safely complete tasks according to schedule.
• Respond to emergency call outs as directed including but limited to suspected water leaks and main breaks. In the event of a confirmed break, begin process of shutting down isolating valves immediately.
• Re-fill and resurface roadways.
• Install, maintain, repair or replace sections of water mains, valves or domestic and commercial water service connections as scheduled, in a manner in accordance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards.
• Install, maintain, repair or replace fire hydrants; re-surface ground area; maintain free access to hydrants by clearing debris, shoveling or plowing accumulated snow, flush, pump and flow test fire hydrants as necessary.
• Ensure a safe work area for all projects assigned.
• Inspect new water lines laid by contractors for conformance to departmental and State regulations and standards.
• Gather asset information for the various categories of infrastructures, signs, hydrants, making use of hand-held computer and GPS receiver.
• Locate, expose and raise or lower road and gate boxes as directed for Street Division paving projects.
• Respond to Dig-Safe notifications as assigned and identify all water supply lines according to departmental protocol.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in proper working order, keep required equipment, tools, materials & supplies on vehicle as needed.
• Plow City streets and sidewalks with the street division in accordance with the provisions of the Union contract.
• Perform backfilling and landscaping of City green belt and lawn areas.
• Act as "Ambassador" for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.
• Comply with all departmental safety policies, protocols and procedures and OSHA regulations, including but not limited to ensuring a safe work area, wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, and stopping work if there is any question of safety.
• Attend safety and professional development trainings as required.
• May be required to assist the Metering Field Crew with routine metering work as necessary as assigned by the Distribution Field Crew Manager.
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned including nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications / Basic Job Requirements

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity. The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. In addition to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply. Applications for our employment opportunities are accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

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