Water Utilities Maintenance Technician

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Located in Hallsville, TX

Salary: $17.00

Express Employment Professionals of Longview is now hiring a Water Utilities Maintenance Technician. To apply contact Express Employment at 903-663-3559 or at Expresspros.com.

Must have a valid Class C Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must live within 15-20 minutes of Hallsville.
Must be available to work after hours and or weekends if need be.
Essential job functions are but not limited to:
• This position is primarily an outside position, except for when working on assigned duties that require inside work such as the corporation's office building etc.
• Assists in mowing, weeding, brush hogging, picking up trash and maintaining the appearance of pump stations, well sites, corporation's office grounds and warehouse facility.
• Assists in general maintenance of corporation's equipment, corporation's facility's and corporation's vehicles, when needed.
• Assists on the installations and repair of water mains, equipment and water meters.
• Accurately read water meters, disconnect and reconnect meter services.
• Must keep accurate records as requested by supervisors, such as but not limited to, mileage, gas usage, maintenance on equipment and other records that are required.
• Responsible for monthly flushing including maintaining a log of metered water flushed from start to end of flushing times.
• Must take the initiative to get the job done.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Ability to follow instructions and take orders.
• Ability to read a map.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision.
• Must possess a strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of general maintenance procedures for construction and maintenance equipment and be able to learn quick knowledge of water lines, valves and water meters.
• Must be good with communication.
• Must show respect to all co-workers and when working out in the field. (No foul language)
• Must show respect when working out in the field or other areas around the public and customers.
• Have the knowledge to use hand tools such as shovels, hand saws, screw drives etc.
Work Environment:
• This is a field position and consists of maintenance of the distribution system, water lines, valves, meters, pump stations etc.
• Individuals must be able to work in extreme weather conditions of heat, cold and wet, sleet and or snow.
• Must be able to work below ground and at heights. An ability to lift 80 lbs. and up is required.
• Able to work in emergencies that require longer hours in poor conditions.
Education:
• High School or equivalent
Requirements:
• Must pass a background check. Must pass a drug screen.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to commute to work in a timely manner.
• Must keep the company truck clean. (No smoking in the work vehicle.)
• Put up all tools and equipment daily.
• Work boots (do not have to be steel toe), jeans and plain color tee shirt or button up shirt, must look presentable at work.

Full Time Job: Monday- Thursday 7a-4:30p Friday 7a-11a
Pay $17/hour hr.

Excellent benefits provided. Call Express Employment at 903-663-3559 for more details.

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