Water Technician IV

Salary : $53,643.20 - $80,454.40 Annually

Location : Westover, AL

Job Type : Full Time Classified

Job Number : 2024-00489

Department : Water Services

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Central

Job Summary

Work involves installation, maintenance and repair of water meters, lines and equipment. This position performs meter readings, customer service, facility maintenance, and operates water service and maintenance equipment. This position is proficient in the operation and routine maintenance of all heavy equipment, machines, trailers to meet Department needs. This position also helps with training new employees.

• Performs chlorine level and bacteriological sampling and checks.
• Performs pumping station checks.
• Installs water meters and boxes at new construction sites.
• Removes and replaces broken and inoperative water meters.
• Performs water meter readings.
• Handles water line problems and repairs leaking water lines.
• Locates water lines with an electronic line locator for utility companies.
• Organizes and maintains the parts inventory.
• Answers customer questions, resolves complaints and billing disputes.
• Completes work orders and tracks work with work order software.
• Shares an on-call shift for after hour customer support, emergency response.
• Conducts maintenance and groundskeeping at Water Department properties and facilities (treatment plants, master meters, tanks, booster stations, etc.).
• Proficient in the operation of the of all heavy equipment and machines including vacuum excavation equipment, boring equipment, fork lift, tractor and rotary cutter, mini excavator, front end loaders, rental equipment, and all other equipment as assigned.
• Drives and pulls trailers to insure necessary equipment are onsite to make repairs and meet project needs.
• Operates hydraulic tapping tool for large taps (4" -12")
• Makes sure all equipment is serviced and maintained.
• Assists with the training of new employees to learn job responsibilities and the Shelby County Water System
• Assists with inspecting construction of water infrastructure at times of high demand or in the absence of a Water Services Inspector.
• Capable of operating GPS equipment for mapping of water appurtenances.
• Assists with field investigations associated with the Cross Connection Prevention Plan.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands & Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is medium to heavy in nature and consists of driving a vehicle and equipment, walking on uneven terrain, standing for periods of 3- 6 hours when working on a main leak, bending, pushing and pulling wrenches at various angles, lifting up to 150 lbs., twisting while using tools (including a weed eater), shoveling and digging, wading in water and mud that can be up to knee deep, carrying objects that weight 20-50 or more pounds and climbing into and out of meter pits to open and close the meter lid.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed out of doors and is subject to extremes in weather conditions, wet surroundings, humidity and odors.

Conditions of Job Offer and Employment

EXAMINATIONS

No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

BACKGROUND CHECK

As part of the pre-employment procedure, former supervisors, employers, police and FBI files, plus references provided by the candidates shall be checked as a precaution against obtaining undesirable employees. Reference and background checks may or may not be completed prior to an offer of employment, and the information shall be handled as privileged information available to appointing authorities in considering applicants.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT / POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING

Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Shelby County offers a competitive benefit package that includes :

In addition a wide variety of voluntary benefits are available for benefits eligible employees to purchase :

Critical Illness Insurance

Medical Spending Account

It is important that all applicants read the following very carefully before completing the Online Application and responding to the Supplemental Questions to avoid possible adverse action. Applicants misrepresenting information or falsifying information on this Application in any way will result in disqualification, being barred from applying for jobs in the future and if hired or a current employee you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment. In the questions that follow, applicants are asked to provide information about work history, this information may include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you performed. The information and answers provided must be true and must be substantiated and verifiable in the Employment History section of this Application. A reference and background investigation will be performed and any information that is false or that you misrepresent will result in the disqualification of this Application and the revocation of any pending job offer. Also, submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history and education sections of the Application or failure to provide all of the information requested in the Education, Employment History or Supplemental Questions will result in disqualification of this Application. Be thorough and honest when completing the Application and in answering the Supplemental Questions. A thorough background investigation is conducted on all new hires with an offer pending and before a final hiring decision is made. If any information is found to be misrepresenting, fraudulent or omitted for the purpose of concealing unfavorable information, any pending offer of employment will be withdrawn and the applicant will be disqualified and barred from applying with Shelby County in the future. CURRENT EMPLOYEES PROMOTING OR TRANSFERRING FROM A NON-DOT POSITION TO A DOT POSITION : If you are a current Shelby County employee serving in a classified service position which is a non-DOT position and you are selected for promotion to a position that requires a CDL you will be subject to the rules and regulations governing DOT physicals and drug screens. You will be required to submit to a DOT physical and drug screen prior to being granted the promotion. Should you fail the physical, you will remain in your current non-DOT position, unless the physical indicates that you are not fit for your current position. A determination will be made concerning your eligibility to continue employment with Shelby County based on the results of the physical exam. Also, you will be required to submit to a DOT drug screen. If you should fail the drug screen you will be in violation of the Shelby County Drug and Alcohol policy and you will be subject to immediate dismissal.If you are completing this application for someone other than yourself, make sure the applicant is available to review and electronically sign the document before submission. Failure to do so will not change the disqualification rules as stated above.Please check below to indicate that you have read and understand the requirements of completing the Application.

Do you currently occupy a classified service position with Shelby County, Alabama?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the job title of the classified service position that you currently occupy.

Only respond to this question if you currently work for Shelby County Commission in a classified service position and answered yes to Question 2. As a current Shelby County Classified Service employee, if an offer of this position would result in a promotion, you understand that you must serve a 30-day promotional probationary period. During this 30-day period you may be demoted for unsatisfactory service and returned to the position held prior to the promotion. If promoted while serving a new hire probationary period you shall serve out the remainder of your six month probationary period, but in no event shall you serve less than a 30-day probationary period for the promotion. The probationary period lasting the longest will supersede. Employees within their 12 month New Hire Probationary Period are subject to dismissal without any rights of appeal to the board and shall be recognized as employed-at-will during said 12 month probationary period. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below. )

Please check the box that represents the highest level of education achieved to date.

From what school, institution or college did you receive your highest level of education?

If you selected an education level higher than high school, please specify your degree or field of study.

Please check the box that represents your level of work experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of potable water facilities.

Please check the appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) that you possess. If you do not possess at least a Class A CDL, you do not meet the minimum qualification for this job.

Please check the box beside each type of heavy equipment that you have at least one year on-the-job experience operating. Check all that apply.

Are you willing to work on call, nonstandard hours and more than 40 hours per week if necessary?

Are you willing to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions?

Do you possess at least a Grade I Water Certification through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)?

I understand that I will be required to obtain a backflow preventer certification and a pipe locating equipment certification within 12 months of employment in this position.

Required Question

Salary : $53,643 - $80,454