Hydrant Technician

A Hydrant Field Technician is responsible for inspecting repairing and maintaining a variety of fire hydrants throughout the water distribution system.

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on fire hydrants i.e. cleaning painting repairingreplacing and/or lubricating nozzles caps operating nuts stems gaskets chains etc.
Performs inspection and testing of fire hydrants to ensure proper operation and to itemizedeficiencies
Hydraulic testing to establish flow capabilities and locate flow deficiencies.
Collects pertinent hydrant data through office and field investigation to create a permanent recordfor reporting and safety sheets regarding hydrant number manufacturer model connection yearvalve opening size depth location etc.
Raises lowers pulls and repairs valve boxes; installs water meters.
Exercise water distribution valves manually requiring substantial manual exertion
Locate valves using a ferromagnetic locator
Work within confined spaces (Trench boxes excavations tunnels mechanical rooms)
Read maps and find underground utilities via GPS coordinates and as-builts
Required Skills

Knowledge of and the ability to use basic hand tools materials and equipment commonly used inthe performance of job function.
Knowledge of using pumps compressors and other appropriate equipment
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and be able to write legible and descriptive reports onduties performed.
Ability to work on emergency repairs and services unsupervised or in teams of various sizes.
Ability to work outdoors in various and/or extreme weather conditions
Must have a valid drivers license clear of multiple and/or major violations.
Class A CDL license (preferred)
Ability to work on an on-call or emergency basis as needed
Ability to travel locally regional or nationally
Working knowledge of OSHA & EPA Regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Excellent attention to detail

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of relevant construction experience (preferred)

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors :
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Frequent ability to walk climb stand carry materials stoop kneel and bend at the waist.
Ability to balance crouch utilize manual dexterity grasp handle perceive sounds at normal speaking levels distinguish among sounds lift pull push reach conduct repetitive motions and visual acuity in utilizing equipment
Must be able to climb a minimum 30-foot ladder.
Maximum unassisted lift 75 lbs. The average lift is less than 20 lbs.
Tasks may require color and visual perception and discrimination
Exposure to extreme seasonal weather based on geographic region.
Exposure to moving parts and electricity that require safety protocols.
Ability to work in high-stress and/or physically demanding environments
Exposure to varied travel conditions by means of driving and
Ability to proficiently operate Bluetooth/internet-requiring devices (e.g. GPS tablet phone)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or protected veteran status.