Senior Field Service Technician
Senior Field Service Technician
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Job Description
DIVISION: Operations
DEPARTMENT: Pipe Inspection Water
UNION/GRADE: Unit 1F/Grade 17
TO VIEW OUR BENEFITS PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK! PURPOSE:
Locates water leaks in MWRA Distribution System and for MWRA communities. Locates and marks out the location of MWRA water mains. Performs flow tests for meter testing. Assists in training personnel of MWRA communities in methods of leak detection.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Supervisor Inspection
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs leak detection of MWRA Distribution System through use of leak correlator of leak correlate and sonic leak apparatus and other leak detection equipment.
- Opens manholes and valve boxes in the MWRA Distribution System to inspect for deficiencies.
- Connects and collects data from pressure recorders and gauges. Operates hydrants manual air valves and corporation stops as necessary to connect pressure recorders and gauges.
- Marks leak locations and assists contract and community repair crews in pinpointing leaks.
- Prepares a variety of written reports for MWRA and MWRA communities including survey progress and leak site reports.
- Collects field data from inhouse valve replacements and leak sites including sketches with distance ties to newly installed equipment and leaks.
- Conducts and inspects pitottype flow tests for meterchecking programs and inspects emergency connections and bypasses.
- Installs hydraulic monitoring instrumentation equipment (i.e. pressure transmitters etc. Downloads and prepares data for presentations.
- Assists in training workers employed by MWRA communities in leak detection methods.
- Enters labor and equipment maintenance data into computer maintenance management software (MAXIMO)
- Locates and marks out the location of MWRA water mains.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
- Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Basic reading writing mathematical and oral communication skills as normally attained through a high school education or equivalent required; Associates degree in civil engineering or related field preferred; and
- At least two 2 years of waterworks or underground utility construction experience preferably in water distribution systems; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret plans maps and drawings.
- Working knowledge of personal computers mobile devices Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat pdf editing.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and write accurate reports.
- Knowledge of general pipeline construction.
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License.
- Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 License or Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 License or ability to obtain within 1 year.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Motor vehicle metal detector pipe locator ground microphone leak correlator sonic leak detection equipment and power and hand tools
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop kneel crouch crawl stand walk talk or hear sit climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance and peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include being able to distinguish between varying tones and frequencies.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is very loud in field settings and moderately loud at other work locations.
Apply at: Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sex or gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
