Field Service Technician II

Description

Class Title: Field Service Tech II

EEOC: Service-Maintenance

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION

With minimal supervision, can conduct installation, repairs, overhauls, and maintenance using a variety of electrically driven pumps, electrical wiring systems, electric motors, control valves, PRVs, and appurtenant equipment related to water treatment/distribution and wastewater treatment/collections.

Organizational Relationships

1. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor
2. Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
3. Other: Has frequent contact with other district employees

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Repair, and maintain pumps, electric motors, and other mechanical equipment with a high level of proficiency.
• Perform reverse alignments and laser alignments of rotating equipment.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair defects in electrical circuits up to 600 volts AC with a high level of proficiency.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the operation of a variety of diagnostic instruments, hand, electric & air tools.
• Proficient at Operating a 6,000-lb crane truck for maintenance or repair of equipment as necessary.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned. 

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least four years of experience in water utility maintenance and service.
• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Texas Driver's license. 
• High level of knowledge of electrical theory, operation, and electrical safety procedures.
• High level of knowledge of the construction and operation of water treatment and distribution and wastewater treatment and collections systems.
• High level of knowledge of routine pump, motor, and water utility mechanical maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and repair and program settings
• Familiar with standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment related to water utility mechanics.

 Ability to:

• Apply WCID 17 safety standards to prevent accidents.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prepare written reports of activities performed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Deal effectively with the public in stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively train and supervise junior technicians in duties and responsibilities.
• Tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Read and understand electrical and mechanical equipment O&M manuals, including schematics, drawings, blueprints, and technical data instructions.
• Locate and adjust/repair defects in electrical & mechanical systems and equipment.
• Use and care for tools and equipment.
• Work overtime as required.
• Work on-call as required.
• Work in confined spaces such as manholes, wet wells, and valve boxes.
• Wear and use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when necessary.
• Climb vertically 260 feet.

Physical Demands

• Demonstrate proficiency in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing with interruptions and changes in priorities; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and obtain and maintain appropriate necessary certifications.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, push, pull, reach, twist, and repetitive motions. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment is from indoor to outdoor in all conditions. Must be able to perform essential duties in all environments, day or night. Characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary is dependent upon qualifications – excellent company benefits offered, including medical, dental, deferred compensation plans 401a and 457b, paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time. Additional benefits include FSA for medical/child care, vision coverage, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, education tuition assistance, Employee Fitness Program, a uniform allowance, and use of District vehicles when appropriate.

Qualifications

Salary : $27