Field Services Technician L165

This is a Union represented role paying $36.43 per hour. This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and Defined Contribution Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally

Responsibilities

• Performs J.U.L.I.E locates
• Performs b-box and valve inspections and maintenance/exercising
• Conducts fire hydrant flushing inspections and leak detection
• Reads, tests, and/or installs water meters, when needed
• Performs customer service functions, when needed
• Works with utility crews and customers on water and sewer utility repairs, maintenance, installations, and customer service
• Handles main breaks, sanitary sewer backups, and jet flushing sewers
• Maintains and keeps equipment in proper and safe operating condition
• Performs required paperwork and investigations accurately, completely, and on time
• Operates heavy equipment and vehicles such as dump trucks, water pumps, jack hammers, sewer jet cleaning and vacuum equipment, TV equipment, etc.
• Operates various equipment such as line locators, metal locators, pressure gauges, sawzall, augers, b-box keys, meter reading equipment, etc.
• Works with teams or alone to complete assigned projects on time
• Performs any and all related job functions, when needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 0-2 years of experience in the water industry
• Active driver’s license required
• Must obtain Class A IL CDL license within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Frequent stooping, bending, and crouching
• Frequent use of manual and power tools, requiring use of multiple muscle groups on a regular basis
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

• Primarily outdoors
• May involve dig sites
• May involve going into customer homes
• Works overtime when required

Competencies

• Plans & Aligns
• Decision Making
• Communicates Effectively
• Builds Networks
• Action Oriented