Water Distribution Technician and Operator

• Makes continuous daily visits to water treatment facilities checking and documenting readings and calibrations; collecting and testing water samples for quality; adjusts chemical feed rates of plant equipment and checks functioning of meters and pumps
• Performs daily chlorine, PH, hardness, chlorides, and iron analysis on water and record results.
• Calculates chemical dosage from readings and adjusts ensure optimum plant performance and records results in log book
• Enters daily readings into computer
• Gathers water samples to determine water quality
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair to sites as needed
• Repairs and maintains equipment such as pumps, motors, etc.
• Assists with related construction, installation or other related work within distribution system
• Reads water meters as needed or required; makes connects and disconnects of water services
• Responds to complaints as needed or assigned and reports all complaints to supervisor
• Maintains plant inventory, operating, and maintenance records
• Adheres to and complies with OSHA and other safety standards
• Performs free and total chlorine field analysis
• Completes work order forms  and other work records
• Exercises and maintains water system valves
• Repairs line leaks; makes water taps, installs and removes water meters
• Changes water meters; repairs meter leaks; performs water pressure tests
• Installs, maintains, repairs and replaces fire hydrants
• Locates water lines and main service lines for contractors and other utility companies
• Performs landscaping and surface restoration at job site; patches asphalt
• Runs errands, picks up supplies and materials
• Performs other utilities and general services work as assigned
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; pumps, motors, and lawn equipment
• Operates trucks, tractors, back-hoe, tapping machines and other equipment in connection with water system maintenance
• Performs general custodial and grounds maintenance work; mows grass, sprays weeds and cut bushes and brush
• May be required to work outside normal work hours in an emergency or on-call basis.
• Performs related tasks as required

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and necessary safety precautions

• Knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant and treatment
• Knowledge of SCADA system operations
• Knowledge of water quality issues and have ability to discuss issues related to color, taste and odor
• Ability to conduct routine water quality tests, accurately read meters and charts, and form conclusions and make operating decisions based on results
• Working knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment
• Ability to detect problems in the operation of mechanical equipment, perform preventive maintenance on equipment, and report problems to the supervisor
• Ability to read utility line maps and understand operational and service manuals
• Ability to receive and implement instructions provided by supervisor
• General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of potable water lines; 
• Understanding of Backflow and Cross Connection
• Ability to read utility line maps and understand operational and service manuals
• Ability to receive and implement instructions provided by supervisor
• Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as loaders and dump trucks in a safe manner to fit pipes and other parts, read gauges, and make written records.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and experience in construction-related utility work including heavy equipment operation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with pump and motor mechanical maintenance and repair 

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Ability to obtain NC Certified Operators Certificate for “C” Well Water Treatment
• Ability to obtain certification for total and fecal coliform analysis by NCWOA  
• Ability to obtain Flagger certification  
• Ability to obtain Water Distribution “C” License 
• Ability to obtain Cross Connection and Backflow certification training

Salary : $47,416 - $73,493