Water Technician I

Join our award-winning Herriman City culture and become a valued member of our Water Department. In this hands-on role, you will perform maintenance and support the operation of the City's water systems, helping to provide safe and reliable service to our community. The ideal candidate is hardworking, dependable, and enjoys outdoor, team-oriented work. We offer a 4x10 work schedule with either Monday or Friday off each week, along with a professional and supportive environment recognized for its award-winning culture.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Supports the water department by performing a variety of un-skilled to semi-skilled work in maintaining the city's water systems. Provides support to water department projects and direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reads and analyzes water meters throughout the City using the automated meter reading system. Reports back information as needed.
• Inspects meters and helps determine the performance of the meter and if additional actions are needed.
• Installs new meters and repairs current meters throughout the city including meter replacement.
• Completes work orders and various other records pertaining to work activities.
• Tracking time and materials for tasks and projects.
• Provides information to residents as needed. Refer more difficult situations to the supervisor.
• Coordinates meter problems between the supervisor and utility billing to resolve issues and makes recommendations as needed.
• Disconnects or reconnects customer water service in accordance with City ordinances and policies. Communicates the situation to residents and defuses situations as needed. Communicates with tact and skill when dealing with the public.
• Assists in security checks of water systems and facilities. Reports any issues or problems and recommends solutions.
• Performs installation, cleaning, maintenance and repairs on all components of City water systems.
• Monitors water lines for excavations, leaks, breaks, or other situations which pose a threat to the water lines, mains, and services. Provides reports and feedback to appropriate individuals along with recommendations.
• Observes and participates in work zone safety procedures and follows safety principles when operating vehicles and equipment. Follows applicable OSHA and safety requirements.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains tools, vehicles and equipment to assure proper working order.
• Communicates with other departments for instructions and directions. Follow verbal and written instructions and communications from supervisor.
• Responds to customer concerns to gather appropriate information and insight.
• Participates in City snow removal on call rotation for City properties.
• Available for 24-hour emergency response.
• Will be scheduled with water on call rotation.
• May perform Blue Stake markings of City Owned Utilities.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Experience :

OR

Certifications / Licenses :

Additional Requirements :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Civil Rights Coordinator :

Please feel free to reach out to our Civil Rights Coordinator at any time. HR Manager 801.727.0906.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and driving record check.

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