What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician I position at Nexus Water Group?
Who We Are
Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.
"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.
- Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays
- Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
- 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
- Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.
The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for aField Technician I. Responsible for maintaining and cleaning water/wastewater systems; identifying water meter equipment problems; and performing water meter and/or system maintenance activities.
Work Location and Schedule
This position will travel between service areas nearSavannah, GA. After-hour and weekend on-call support is required once a month.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Document customer interaction and Field Activities in CC&B.
- Act as liaison between the customers and customer service personnel for problem/complaint resolution.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding meter reading schedule, billing, how meters are read and other customer service related matters.
- Provide on-site customer communication.
- Assist with maintaining mechanical, electrical and piping systems for area water/wastewater facilities, collections and distribution systems.
- Constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time.
- Must work On-Call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required.
- Perform minor meter maintenance and repair duties
- May walk 5 - 10 miles per day over established route, reading between 200 and 1200 meters per day and records volume used by residential and commercial customers.
- Determine consistency of meter readings; reports unusual cases of water usage to supervisor.
- Inspect meters and connections for defects, damage and unauthorized connections; ensures meters are registering properly. Indicate irregularities on forms for necessary action by servicing department.
- Turn off service for nonpayment of charges in vacant premises, or on for new occupants.
- Assist with ordering parts and job costing.
- Assist with the installation and disconnection of water meters and sewer services.
Experience
- Requires at least 2 years of mechanical work experience
Education and Certification
- High school Diploma or GED
- Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Nice to Have
- Water meter reading experience preferred
- May be in process of obtaining Distribution and/or Collections Systems certificate or first-level plant operating license.
Physical and Technical Skills
- Ability to frequently perform moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10 miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair.
- Ability to read meters, charts and gauges and accurately maintain records of plant operations.
- Ability to read and comprehend written technical information and to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or analyze data.
- Ability to perform mathematical equations to determine chemical doses required for flow rates and proper treatment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and regulatory agencies.
- Familiarity with computer applications MS Word, Excel and utilizing tablet and mobile device; ability to learn internal software programs Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
- Company vehicle provided.
- Extreme physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10 miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair. You will be expected to work in all weather conditions: rain, snow, extreme heat and cold, etc; you may encounter various potential hazards in the field
Our Company
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.