What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Distribution Technician position at Town of Nags Head?
- Operates tapping machine to make water taps and service connections; sets meter boxes and installs meters.
- Repairs and replaces water lines, hydrants and meters.
- Locates and marks water lines and appurtenances for other utilities and contractors.
- Reads water meters; enters meter readings into hand held computers; installs or changes out meters; maintains and repairs meters; connects and disconnects water service; hangs door tags to communicate with customers; investigates leaks and high bill problems; adds account number and route number for new water accounts; verifies and identifies meter numbers.
- Participates in hydrant and valve exercising, hydrant flushing, and other maintenance programs.
- Operates backhoe, front end loader, dump trucks, jack hammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines.
- Installs hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
- Assists with observing and inspecting the work of contractors.
- Completes work order forms.
- Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; assists with maintaining inventory of parts and tools.
- Working knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines.
- Working knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances.
- Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools and construction equipment.
- Working knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
- Knowledge of the municipal water service policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.
- Skill in customer contact, teamwork and collaborative conflict resolution.
- Skill in the operation of a light and medium size construction equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
- Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to complete simple reports.
- Ability to work assigned weekends and to work on-call rotations
Physical Requirements
- 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.
Desirable Education and Experience
- 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
- Possession of valid class B North Carolina commercial driver's license within 12 months
- Ability to obtain grade C water distribution within 12 months.
- Ability to obtain Flagger certification within 12 months
- Must maintain state of readiness for storm/disaster events to include preparation and post operation duties
Salary : $47,416 - $73,493