Field Service Technician (Collection and Distribution)

Description and Overview

A variety of water and sewer infrastructure activities. The service work includes but is not limited to inspection, installation, repair and troubleshooting, and maintenance of water and sewer collection system.

1. Water System Support: Water meter reading, managing flushing programs for mains and dead-ends, and coordinating service shutoffs and restorations.Perform valve exercising and maintenance on water distribution system valves. Install and maintain fire hydrants, including flushing, painting, and repairs. Perform pressure testing on repaired water lines to ensure integrity.  Inspect and maintain air release valves, pressure reducing valves, and blow-off assembliesTap water mains for new service connections
2. Sewer Maintenance: Cleaning and inspecting sanitary sewer mains and laterals using jet/vac trucks and CCTV cameras, and performing root removal.
3. Infrastructure Repair: Repairing or replacing damaged sewer pipes, fittings, manholes (including structural inspections), and sewer service lines from the main to the property line. Install, replace, and repair water meters, meter boxes, and service connections. Repair or replace water service lines from main to meter
4. Emergency and Compliance: Responding to water line breaks, sewer backups, overflows, and spills, and conducting inspections for grease traps and backflow preventers.
5. Participate in on-call rotation for emergency response

Desired Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Possession of NC Distribution and/or Collection System certifications, or ability to obtain.
• Valid NC Driver's License

Excellent benefits.