Flushing, Valve, and Hydrant Maintenance-Technician

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: AUSTIN, TX 78734Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $23.00 HourlyClass Title:            Flushing, Valve, and Hydrant Maintenance-Technician

EEOC:                 Technician

FLSA:                    Non-Exempt Position

Summary of Position

Under the direction of the Distribution Supervisor, the team lead performs fire hydrant flow tests; paints hydrants; locates, operates, and marks distribution system valves. Is responsible for preventive maintenance for the water distribution system by flushing dead ends: Opening and closing valves, blow-offs, and hydrants to flush water mains. Additionally, is responsible for performing a variety of technical duties to support and ensure proper operation of the District’s potable water production and distribution systems and may perform duties relating to the operation, maintenance, and repair of other utility systems as necessary.

Organizational Relationships


Reports to:            Distribution Supervisor and Field Service Manager
Directs:                 All field employees as required
Other:                    Has contact with employees, the public, consultants, contractors, and suppliers               


                    

Essential Duties


Supervises all valve and hydrant maintenance, data tracking, and inspections within the District.
Performs manual and machine-assisted valve operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Performs a combination of manual and semi-skilled labor and equipment operation for the purpose of maintaining and repairing water valves and fire hydrants.
Assists in the operations of the water distribution systems.
Performs routine to complex tasks associated with utility equipment. This includes lubrication, cleaning, valves, and fire hydrants; and recording and logging test results, gauge readings, and observed conditions.
Exercising, testing, inspections, and repairs of distribution system valves and fire hydrants.
Plans, organizes, schedules, and supervises work activities.
Schedules and coordinates the flushing of the distribution system dead ends.
Collects flushing data: chlorine residual, turbidity, and water loss.
Utilizes District’s water system maps and geographic information systems to locate water mains, valves, hydrants, meter boxes, and other water distribution system equipment; remains current with water distribution system changes.
Purchases, maintains, and inventories equipment and supplies used.
Interprets and explains the District’s policies and procedures, and provides technical information, training, guidance, and support to internal and external customers.
Receives, investigates, and monitors complaints.
Maintains compliance, interprets, and enforces Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures about cross connection and backflow prevention for commercial and fire hydrant meter accounts.
Selects, supervises, trains, motivates, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training and development, including coaching, counseling, and discipline.
Maintains communication with customers and contractors, and other departments by utilizing email and telephone.
Oversee and assist the work of those employees assigned to the team to ensure work is completed in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner.


 

Additional Duties:


Assist the other departments as needed with inspections and reports.
Participates in the on-call rotation.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Meter reading and meter installation.
Backflow installation and testing.


Working Conditions


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat.
Must be able to walk grassy areas.
Often exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
May work in an enclosed vehicle, such as a truck, van, or office.
Be able to lift heavy loads regularly. 


Training, Administrative, and Mass Communications Responsibilities


Advise the team members on various safety-related topics provided by the safety department.
Assists the other departments as needed under the supervision of his/her supervisor or field service manager.
Works in conjunction with the operations manager or maintenance manager.
Communicate with contractors, citizens, engineers, and other departments by utilizing email and the telephone, which assists in handing out door tags and flyers.
Assists and prepares educational seminars and training sessions regularly.
Advise the workforce and public on various construction site-related topics by use of various measures; paper handouts, email blast, PowerPoint, video, and webinar.


Experience and Required Knowledge, Skill, and Aptitude

Education and experience: High school diplo