What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician (Line Locate) 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.
Nexus Water Group has an opportunity for a Field Technician (Line Locate). The Field Technician will primarily be responsible for completing Line Locate requests for the company wastewater line in the service areas. The Field Technician will also assist company service teams with routine service and maintenance tasks in the wastewater collection system and with customer service-related tasks.
Location and Schedule
This position will travel between service areas near Birmingham, AL. Schedule is Monday through Friday.
- Responsible for completing Line Locate requests for the company wastewater line in the service areas
- Assist with maintaining mechanical, electrical and piping systems for area wastewater facilities.
- Constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time.
- Complete facility and vehicle inspections, along with related follow-up.
- Maintain a safe working environment and report safety concerns to Area Manager.
- Provideon-site customer communication.
- Forward customer inquiries on leadership.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience
- Mechanical or maintenance experience. General knowledge of safe work practices and the care and operation of a variety of tools and equipment.
Education and Licenses
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to frequently perform moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10 miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel; ability to learn how to use utility-related software
- Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Demonstrates initiative and desire to learn new tasks.
- Possesses strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills in the area of water and wastewater maintenance and repair, including working knowledge of collection and distribution systems, pumps, motors, controls and piping.
- Extreme physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10 miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair. Will be expected to work in all weather conditions such as rain, wind, snow, extreme heat and cold; may encounter various potential hazards in the field.
- Operates a company-issued motor vehicle, variety of tools and equipment, including hand-held computers and hand tools; laptop; cell phone.
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.
