Water Distribution Technician

The Water Distribution Technician performs a full range of general repairs and duties including the inspection, installation and maintenance of equipment associated with the water distribution system.

• Repairs and replaces broken water and sewer lines including transmission lines, distribution mains, and water service lines.
• Utilizes proper repair techniques to provide sanitary water, including disinfecting newly installed water pipes or parts used in repairs.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants when required.
• Maintains control valves used to operate the water distribution system.
• Performs a variety of maintenance on gate/butterfly type valves.
• Locates and raises valves that are not exposed.
• Reads water atlases, construction blueprints, and other records to locate valves.
• Updates and modifies records following new installations of valves and other equipment used in the water distribution system.
• Tests, repairs and replaces meters of various sizes in the water distribution system as needed.
• Performs ship-to-shore connection/disconnection for water and wastewater services.
• Performs utility locates with electronic detectors to trace and mark water mains or services lines.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools including service trucks, backhoe, concrete/ asphalt cutting saws, jackhammers and trench boxes.
• Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment used in maintenance of water or wastewater treatment facilities and systems.
• Performs work in confined spaces utilizing safety precautions prior to entering.
• Removes and replaces water distribution system equipment such as electric motors, pumps, valves of various sizes.
• Performs routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) functions on all types of water distribution components and equipment.
• Collects and sends out water samples for analysis.
• Utilizes Safety Data Sheets to identify chemical characteristics.
• Completes Work Orders daily and accurately.
• Initiates material requisitions to order parts/materials needed for repairs.
• Assists with material and labor estimates.
• Work also involves other duties as assigned

• Five years’ experience required relevant to the job description, including 3 years of verifiable experience troubleshooting water distribution system equipment to diagnose source of trouble and perform repairs required.
• State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license or equivalent is required.
• State of Florida Class 2 (or above) System Distribution Operator's license required or State of Florida Class C (or above) Water Plant Operator’s license.

Pay rate: $39.55 per hour