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Distribution Technician

Central Alabama Water CAW
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2027
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Job Information

Job Title: Distribution Technician Trainee


Department:
Distribution


Reporting Relationship:
Distribution Foremen


FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt


Grade: G


General Responsibilities:
Install and maintain CAW’s distribution system, including water mains, transmission lines, valves, services, taps, meter boxes, meters, vaults, loops, fire hydrants, and other water-related appurtenances, in a manner that maximizes efficiency and safety for the general public.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Locate leaks and lines accurately to minimize unnecessary excavation and repair costs.
  • Operate equipment such as pumps, pipe-cutting hand tools, air compressors, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks with trailers, and other heavy equipment.
  • Repair, maintain, and install water mains, curb stops, service lines, meters, meter boxes, valves, hydrants, and all other parts of a water system.
  • Calculate the requirements for concrete, road gravel, fill sand, landscaping, and asphalt.
  • Flush mains and service lines after water mains have been installed or repaired.
  • Replace and restore paving on all patches in permanent asphalt.
  • Read and use maps and GIS to locate lines and valves to shut off the water as needed.
  • Communicate with customers by providing excellent customer service while performing duties.
  • Track leak order tickets, reactivate service, and perform service connections and disconnects.
  • Maintain traffic control in the work area using flags and signs to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Operate the assigned vehicle, keep it clean, and report all mechanical problems. Maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Adhere to all traffic laws and safety policies and procedures when driving company vehicles.
  • Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management.
  • Champion and embody the core values of the Reliability division: Ownership, Reliability, Authenticity, and Future Thinking.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Certifications

  • Valid Driver’s License required

  • The employee must obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months after 180-day introductory period is complete


Experience:
One (1) year of construction or mechanical experience required; previous experience in leak repair preferred. Basic computer skills preferred; excellent customer relations and communication skills preferred.
Supervision:

None

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods
  • Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
  • Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
  • Communication skills using the spoken word
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal parameters
  • Ability to lift 100 pounds
Working Environment:
  • Loud noise; work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wet weather conditions
  • Work in proximity to operating machinery, traffic, and rural/wooded areas to locate facilities.
  • Confined spaces

Salary : $29 - $44

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