Maintenance Tech

The Utility Crew Member is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and servicing water distribution and sewer collection systems. This role involves hands-on work, operating equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable utility services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, and maintain water and sewer lines, services, valves, and related infrastructure.
• Install water and sewer taps, valves, and other components.
• Read and interpret utility plats and maps to identify and locate issues.
• Inspect, flush, and maintain main lines, manholes, and valves.
• Diagnose and respond to problems such as sewer backups, leaks, or main line breaks.
• Perform routine inspections of lift stations, water wells, and other utility systems.
• Turn services on or off, pull and reinstall meters, and re-read meters as needed.
• Accurately read and record meter data.
• Safely operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment used in daily utility operations.
• Complete required service reports and documentation promptly and accurately.
• Locate underground utility lines in accordance with Mississippi 811 requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Work Environment