Waterline Maintenance Technician I

Job Summary:

Perform unskilled to skilled work installing, maintaining, and repairing fixtures for the Authority's Water Distribution System.

Responsibilities:

 Performs installation, maintenance, and repair on all types of fittings, water mains, fire services, tapping sleeves and valves, water and meter services

 The initiative in dealing with routine maintenance tasks and repairs

 Utilize hand tools to complete work orders

 Works under direct general supervision and is evaluated through observation and efficiency of duties performed

 Cleans joints, gaskets, and ends of pipes

 Assist in the repair of leaks or breaks on all sizes of water mains, water services, hydrants, and valves

 Clears around holes after repairs.

 Operates air hammer to break pavement.

 Operates concrete cutting machine

 Responds to calls for breaks in water services

 Loads and unloads pipe at storage area and work sites.

 Follows procedures and techniques of the assigned work crew

 Performs related duties as required by supervision

Qualifications:

 High school graduate or equivalent

 Skill in the use of hand and power tools associated with water line maintenance

 A valid Georgia driver's license with a clean driving record is preferred

Physical Requirements:

 Frequent walking, standing, stooping

 Ability to carry 50 pounds or more

 Occasionally sitting, crawling, crouching, climbing, and balancing

 May occasionally require climbing and traveling over various terrain

 Physical strength and endurance to perform manual labor for extended periods, possibly under adverse weather or working conditions

 Ability to grasp and hold

Environmental Working Conditions:

• The position requires some exposure to working outside, insect bites/stings, poisonous plants, and possibly reptiles.
• Frequent exposure to dry conditions, high and low humidity, wetness, and inclement weather.
• Exposure to dust, outside work, sunburn, and moving objects (such as heavy equipment or road traffic)
• Occasional exposure to working over water or working at heights
• Exposure to chemicals includes, but is not limited to: Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Motor Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Natural Gas, Exhaust fumes, Insecticides, Chlorine, Asphalt/Tar