Service Technician II

SouthWest Water is a privately-held, American-owned service company with decades of high-level customer service. Today, we serve over 600,000 residential and business customers in seven states: Alabama, California, Florida, Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas. Our teams work together to deliver clean, safe, and reliable water and wastewater services so that our customers and communities can thrive.

Purpose of the Job

 

Imagine being part of a team that supplies the essential element for life. Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven, knowledgeable, and passionate about this essential resource, the Alabama Water Utilities team, a subsidiary of SouthWest Water, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on. 

 

We're proud of our work! Daily, we make a difference in the lives of people by providing them with water and wastewater services. Don't wait, the opportunity is now to build our planet's future with Alabama Water Utilities. 

 

Compensation and Benefits:

• 401K
• 401K matching of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
• Vacation accrual begins at 3 weeks per year
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 16 hours of floating time
• Training and education allowance

 

Position Summary:

 

Performs maintenance on collection systems, pump stations, wastewater treatment systems, and related equipment. Responsible for sewer line repairs, line installation, plant, and related equipment installation/maintenance. Pulls motors/pumps for repair, including wiring and fabrication of parts as necessary.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Maintain water and wastewater facilities. 

• Responsible for sewer line repairs, line installation, plant, and related installation/ maintenance. 

• Maintains work truck/ tools. 

• Troubleshoots site equipment, including but not limited to pumps, power units, process, and treatment system electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment. 

• Pulls motors/ pumps for repair, including wiring and fabrication of parts as necessary. 

• Replaces valves. 

• Assist with assessment, planning, and execution of service orders, including procurement and inventory. 

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

Delivering High Quality WorkSupporting CoworkersCommunicating EffectivelyWorking Safely

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED in General

Certifications

Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Field-Based Role

Work Experience

1-2 years mechanical or electrical troubleshooting and repair or construction preferable; Backhoe/forklift experience desired.

SouthWest Water Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It’s our policy to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.