Water Distribution Tech Entry

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Water Distribution Technician- Entry Level
Classification Minimum Requirements:	High school diploma or equivalent
Job Description:	WATER AND IRRIGATION DISTRIBUTION. Assists in installing maintaining and repairing pipes valves air reliefs and backflow preventers. Assists in inspecting maintaining testing repairing painting and greasing fire hydrants. Assists in coordinating permanent water meters and installing and testing backflow preventers 2.5 and above. Assists in tracing water and irrigation lines for determining service. Assists in inspecting installing maintaining and repairing water pump stations including all mechanical equipment (ex: booster pumps wells valves gauges). Assists in locating and correcting water and irrigation distribution line breaks. SANITARY AND STORM COLLECTION. Provides maintenance support for installing maintaining and repairing pipes. Assists in jetting to clear lines of 4 and above. Assists higher-level technicians in testing the piping system and equipment including manholes. Assists in repairing pipefittings and maintaining valves and underground pipes. Helps with transporting mixing and handling chemicals or using hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline batteries pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials). Responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees. Assists in locating and correcting sewer and storm distribution line breaks. TRAINING. Begin and complete hands on training and education curriculum for NCCER Core and designated NCCER Plumbing Modules and designated Vendor Courses. VEHICLES. Operates UF vehicle(s) LIFT STATIONS. Provides support in troubleshooting maintaining and repairing lift stations including mechanical equipment. Provides support in maintaining and pulling the sewer and sumppumps. Receives mentoring from supervisor and/or lead technician for determining the pump outs at the lift stations. Valid State of Florida Class E operator license is required. Post-offer health assessment and Criminal background check Required. NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 07:00 a.m. to 03:30 p.m. 40 hours per week Emergencies as needed; swing shift and on-call as required.
Expected Salary:	$17.00 Hourly based on experience.
Required Qualifications:	High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred:	ABILITIES: - Ability to plan organize and coordinate work assignments - Ability to communicate effectively - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Ability to walk to customer/trouble locations - Ability to move/lift weights such as ladders tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. - Abilities to climb frequently reach above shoulders lift heavy objects kneel bend repeatedly and pull/push repeatedly
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Classification Title:Water Distribution Technician- Entry LevelClassification Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentJob Description:WATER AND IRRIGATION DISTRIBUTION. Assists in installing maintaining and repairing pipes valves air reliefs and backflow preventers. Assists in inspecti...

Classification Title:	Water Distribution Technician- Entry Level
Classification Minimum Requirements:	High school diploma or equivalent
Job Description:	WATER AND IRRIGATION DISTRIBUTION. Assists in installing maintaining and repairing pipes valves air reliefs and backflow preventers. Assists in inspecting maintaining testing repairing painting and greasing fire hydrants. Assists in coordinating permanent water meters and installing and testing backflow preventers 2.5 and above. Assists in tracing water and irrigation lines for determining service. Assists in inspecting installing maintaining and repairing water pump stations including all mechanical equipment (ex: booster pumps wells valves gauges). Assists in locating and correcting water and irrigation distribution line breaks. SANITARY AND STORM COLLECTION. Provides maintenance support for installing maintaining and repairing pipes. Assists in jetting to clear lines of 4 and above. Assists higher-level technicians in testing the piping system and equipment including manholes. Assists in repairing pipefittings and maintaining valves and underground pipes. Helps with transporting mixing and handling chemicals or using hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline batteries pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials). Responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees. Assists in locating and correcting sewer and storm distribution line breaks. TRAINING. Begin and complete hands on training and education curriculum for NCCER Core and designated NCCER Plumbing Modules and designated Vendor Courses. VEHICLES. Operates UF vehicle(s) LIFT STATIONS. Provides support in troubleshooting maintaining and repairing lift stations including mechanical equipment. Provides support in maintaining and pulling the sewer and sumppumps. Receives mentoring from supervisor and/or lead technician for determining the pump outs at the lift stations. Valid State of Florida Class E operator license is required. Post-offer health assessment and Criminal background check Required. NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 07:00 a.m. to 03:30 p.m. 40 hours per week Emergencies as needed; swing shift and on-call as required.
Expected Salary:	$17.00 Hourly based on experience.
Required Qualifications:	High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred:	ABILITIES: - Ability to plan organize and coordinate work assignments - Ability to communicate effectively - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Ability to walk to customer/trouble locations - Ability to move/lift weights such as ladders tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. - Abilities to climb frequently reach above shoulders lift heavy objects kneel bend repeatedly and pull/push repeatedly
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes