About this role
Position Summary
The Water Line Tech I performs tasks, under close supervision, requiring mechanical aptitude and physical labor to assist in the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure and operation of related tools and equipment. Assignments are limited in nature, require physical effort for extended periods, and performed in accordance with detailed instructions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
ASSIST WITH:
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of water/sewer mains and services, taps, fire hydrants, valves/stops, manholes, meter, pumps, motors, lift stations, and associated equipment and materials.
- Tapping of water and sewer pipes
- Smoke testing of manholes
- Televising sewer mains and sewer laterals
- Installation of manhole to manhole cured in place pipe (CIPP)
- Installation of instavalves and line stoppers into live water mains
- Water leak detection on mains and services
- Design and installation of traffic controls
- Restoration of sidewalks, roads, and landscape
- Reading meters
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Become proficient in operating dump truck and other heavy equipment
- Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
- Technical ability to use GIS and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to complete and track work orders
- Ability to learn use of robotic closed circuit camera system and robotic valve exercising equipment
- Demonstrate ability to perform tasks with detail and accuracy
- Understanding and strict adherence to NBU's safety policies and industry safety standards
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks
- Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
- Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
- Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
- Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
- Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Team, Culture and Safety
- Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures
Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED
Work Experience Time Frame: One Year or More Field of Study: General Studies
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Certification and Licensures Requirements
- Must obtain a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement within nine month's of employment
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement required within six month's of age eligibility
Other Minimum Qualifications
- Valid driver's license required. Driving record will be periodically reviewed as a condition of employment
- Must be able to learn to operate a dump truck and other heavy equipment
- Flexibility in work schedule including holidays, weekends, and after hours is required
- On call duty (24 hours per day, 7 days per week, for one week) will be required on a periodic basis
- Physical examination, background check, driving record review, and drug screening is required prior to receiving job offer
- Must reside within a forty-five-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool
Other facts
About New Braunfels Utilities
At NBU we are about more than simply providing excellent electricity, water and sewer services to New Braunfels. We are committed to improving the quality of life for our customers through excellence in service. We look forward to serving you—our neighbors and friends—with the best in electric, water and sewer services.
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What you'll do
- The Water Line Tech I assists with the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer infrastructure. This includes tasks such as tapping pipes, smoke testing, and operating heavy equipment under supervision.
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