Distribution Technician - Gardiner Water District

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GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Distribution Technician/Meter Reader position is responsible for providing excellent customer service and technical expertise while residing within an acceptable travel distance to distribution headquarters in order to share in after-hours/on-call responsibilities.

DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• All necessary construction and excavation tasks related to the distribution system.

• All necessary asset maintenance tasks and programs related to the distribution system.

• Water main, service line, valve, hydrant installations and repairs.

• Operation of various gas, diesel, electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic construction vehicles, and tools.

• Utility locating and dig-safe procedures for infrastructure including mains, services, valves, and hydrants.

• Hydrant flushing tasks.

• Respond to service calls including communicating policies to customers and investigating service issues.

• Leak detection investigation.

• Location of services and mains.

• Grounds and building maintenance as assigned.

• Use of electronic equipment including GPS, smartphones, and tablets.

• Adherence to OSHA, Department of Labor, and safety regulations.

• Complete and accurate record keeping.

• Proper care and maintenance of equipment.

• Promotes positive public relations through interactions with the public, customers, public officials, regulators, and others.

• Included in after-hours on-call rotation.

• Expectation to work overtime emergencies.

 

METER READER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read residential and commercial meters for the water utilities using hand-held computers.

• Identify and report any condition or malfunction of water meters that would require repair.

• Follow up checks on faulty readings.

• Contact customers relative to meter location or access problems in person, by phone or in writing.

• Complete all assigned work-orders including installation of meters and MXU, repair of malfunctioning/ broken meters and appurtenances, cleaning water meters and water meter boxes, etc.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid Maine driver’s license.

• Ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license a negotiated period.

• Knowledge of safe driving and work practices.

• State of Maine Water Operator Distribution license recommended or ability to obtain within a negotiation period.

• Significant physical labor including lifting, shoveling, varied tool use, driving, and repetitive arm/shoulder motions, walking long distances and lifting over 50 pounds.

• Hand and finger dexterity, motor control and eye/hand coordination is needed.

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Some potentially hazardous environments (personal protective equipment use required).

• Ability to work in weather conditions of extreme heat and cold and to tolerate dust, pollen wind and rain.

• Ability to understand and implement safety procedures, understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Ability to understand and implement technical procedures required for disinfection, pressure testing, leak detection, basic chemical testing, etc.

• Operation of vehicular and handheld construction equipment that may have associated high noise and/or vibration levels.

• Ability to comprehend and complete reports or forms as necessary.

• Must have basic computer skills for record keeping, data entry, etc.

• Ability to work as a team with supervisors and fellow employees and to interact properly with customers and the public.

• Must work well under pressure, be punctual, and have regular attendance to meet established deadlines.

• May be assigned to work a variety of shifts depending on work needs and must be available on call as scheduled.

To apply, please contact:

Zach Lovely, Superintendent
Gardiner Water District
zlovelygwd@yahoo.com
O-207-582-5500 
C-207-242-0174