Distribution Technician in Birmingham, Alabama at Central Alabama Water CAW

Install and maintain CAW’s distribution system, including water mains, transmission lines, valves, services, taps, meter boxes, meters, vaults, loops, fire hydrants, and other water-related appurtenances, in a manner that maximizes efficiency and safety for the general public.

• Locate leaks and lines accurately to minimize unnecessary excavation and repair costs.
• Operate equipment such as pumps, pipe-cutting hand tools, air compressors, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks with trailers, and other heavy equipment.
• Repair, maintain, and install water mains, curb stops, service lines, meters, meter boxes, valves, hydrants, and all other parts of a water system.
• Calculate the requirements for concrete, road gravel, fill sand, landscaping, and asphalt.
• Flush mains and service lines after water mains have been installed or repaired.
• Replace and restore paving on all patches in permanent asphalt.
• Read and use maps and GIS to locate lines and valves to shut off the water as needed.
• Communicate with customers by providing excellent customer service while performing duties.
• Track leak order tickets, reactivate service, and perform service connections and disconnects.
• Maintain traffic control in the work area using flags and signs to ensure a safe working environment.
• Operate the assigned vehicle, keep it clean, and report all mechanical problems. Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety policies and procedures when driving company vehicles.
• Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management.
• Champion and embody the core values of the Reliability division: Ownership, Reliability, Authenticity, and Future Thinking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

One (1) year of construction or mechanical experience required; previous experience in leak repair preferred. Basic computer skills preferred; excellent customer relations and communication skills preferred.

None

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods
• Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal parameters
• Ability to lift 100 pounds

• Loud noise; work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wet weather conditions
• Work in proximity to operating machinery, traffic, and rural/wooded areas to locate facilities.
• Confined spaces