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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Water Technician

McDowell County Facility Maintenance, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$32K/yr - $33K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Water Technician to provide technical services for the water system under direct supervision. The role involves maintaining distribution lines, conducting water quality checks, and responding to emergencies related to water line disruptions.

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Responsibilities

Collects water samples for water system and Woodlawn Roadside Park as required by DEQ (Department Environmental Quality) and deliver to State approved lab for analysis with appropriate forms

Monthly reading of water meters

Check chlorine levels at water flushers as required and log on appropriate forms

Daily reading of Master Meter (M-F) and log on appropriate form

Exercising all valves annually and log on appropriate form

Exercise / flow all fire hydrants annually and log on appropriate form

Keep all fire hydrants clean, painted, and clear of obstructions

Keep all flushers clean and clear of obstructions

Mow / weed eat all flushers and fire hydrants as needed

Install, change, lock out or turn on meters as directed

Locate and mark water lines as instructed by 811

Available 24/7 for emergency call in due to water line breaks / disruptions

Performs various safety operations as needed with Nebo Water operations and installations

Performs various operations and inspections related to Fire Sprinklers and riser operations at the Universal Complex

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Water Meter ReadingChlorine Level CheckingFire Hydrant MaintenanceFlagger CertificationB-Distribution CertificationSafety Operations

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Valid North Carolina driver's license

Ability to obtain Flagger Certification

Within a four-year period of accepting this position, the operator will obtain a B-Distribution Certification from NCWTFOCB (North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board)