What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water technician position at CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE?
The City of Stockbridge continues to strive to be the most progressive business and family-oriented community in Metropolitan Atlanta with a strong focus on enhanced quality of life initiatives which promotes a sustainable Live, Work, Play Environment.
The City of Stockbridge believes that people are the most valuable asset in delivering services to all citizens.
Stockbridge is a diverse city of approximately 35,000 residents located just 15 minutes south of Hartsfield- Jackson International Airport.
This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the Citys water system and carrying out the Citys meter reading function, performing utility locating function and overseeing plant operations as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Operates various hand tools, power tools and light and heavy equipment for maintenance and repair of the citys water system.
Checks, maintains, and cleans equipment, trucks, trailers and tools.
Performs landscaping and grading functions at all water sites.
Performs water distribution system maintenance, repair, upkeep and enhancement, including but not limited to repairing leaks, running tests of groundwater, troubleshooting distribution problems through removal / installation of pipes, hydrants, meters, fixtures and valves; flushes hydrants as needed.
Treats groundwater to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Reads water meters on assigned route, records usage through portable computer-based system, makes special readings as required, checks for dysfunctional meters and reports any defects to Water Superintendent, and performs verification and accuracy tests on problematic meters.
Responds to work order requests from the Utility Billing Group including service hook ups, termination, and general residential issues, Coordinates with the Utility Billing Group to ensure work orders are properly processed upon work completion.
Assists residents with resolving Water Department issues.
Participates in the departments afterhours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation schedule.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Last updated : 2024-11-09
