Distribution Technician Potable / Reclaimed Water

Job Title

This is skilled work related to the City's potable water and reclaimed water distribution system. Work is performed under the general direction of a Distribution and Collections Superintendent or Distribution Crew Leader.

Essential Functions :

• Operates motorized and heavy equipment incidental to completing assignments (trucks, back-hoes, street saws, compactors, generators, valve exercisers, tapping machine, etc. in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participates in such activities as digging trenches for installation, maintenance, repair or replacement of all City owned distribution system and their respective components.
• Performs the installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of all respective components of the City's distribution system.
• Develops water with tapping machine.
• Performs the locating of existing distribution system and respective components (i.e. mains, service laterals, valves, hydrants, meters, etc.).
• Tests water for chlorine.
• Inspects, repairs, or otherwise replaces fire hydrants within distribution system.
• Responds to emergency call-outs after hours, weekends and holidays in order to make the necessary repairs to any section of the distribution system or its respective components (i.e. mains, service laterals, valves, hydrants, meters, etc.).
• Transports supplies, tools, and other materials as needed to and from job sites.

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We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits.