Field Technician - MS - PUB (56946)

CWS is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Summary
The Field Technician I will work in the field for most of their day and will be responsible for the accurate and timely collection of data from residential and commercial customer locations, assisting with the maintenance & repairs of water/ wastewater systems, and creating/ assisting with work orders.

Responsibilities
Review service orders to determine locations where meter readings need to be performed
Read water meters and enter data in route logs
Maintains required paperwork and logs in compliance with Federal, State and local rules andregulations
Inspect meters and connections to determine defects, faults and damages
Under direct supervision, repairs and/or replaces broken water mains and service lines, maintains& assists with minor repairs of the water/ wastewater systems
Communicate problems with meters or incorrect readings to the Project Manager
Operates a company vehicle to conduct meter readings for assigned route
Connect and disconnect utility services as directed
Ensure that all data in the utility log book is maintained correctly, and kept updated
Perform general landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, clean-ups, pruning, andother typical landscape maintenance tasks
Performs other related duties as directed

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Valid drivers license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records are required
Entry-level, 1+ years' experience in the water/ wastewater, public works, maintenance orservicing industry is preferred
Ability and willingness to work independently
Ability to understand water systems and concepts
Strong attention to detail
Ability to perform sustained physical labor, including heavy lifting and working above your head and below your feet
Neat and clean in appearance, courteous and friendly with the general public and willing to be a part of a team
Must be available to work overtime and on-call as needed