Field Technician (water/ wastewater or public works experience preferred)

CWS is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Summary

The Field Technician's duties include assisting with pipe repairs, landscaping, minor road repairs, after-hours support, and general labor activities.

Responsibilities

• Review service orders to determine locations where meter readings need to be performed

• Read water meters and enter data in route logs

• Maintains required paperwork and logs in compliance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations

• Inspect meters and connections to determine defects, faults and damages

• Repairs and/or replaces broken water mains and service lines

• Communicate problems with meters or incorrect readings to the Supervisor & Project Manager

• Operates a company vehicle to conduct meter readings for assigned route

• Connect and disconnect utility services as directed

• Ensure that all data in the utility log book is maintained correctly, and kept updated

• Perform general landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, clean-ups, pruning, and other typical landscape maintenance tasks

• Performs other related duties as directed

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records are required
• 1-year experience in water distribution, maintenance or servicing industry preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to understand water systems and concepts
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be available to work weekends, overtime and ‘on-call’ as needed

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor in outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted; occasionally required to lift heavier objects with assistance or mechanical aids.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights, including ladders, scaffolding, or into vaults, manholes, and tanks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate valves, and use instrumentation or control devices.
• Visual and auditory ability to detect, identify, and diagnose equipment malfunctions or leaks in piping and system components.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, safety harnesses, gloves, and protective clothing.
• Able to safely enter and work in hazardous environments including those with strong odors, loud noise, and potential chemical exposure.
• Must maintain physical readiness to respond quickly to emergency repairs or system failures, including after-hours or on-call assignments.