Sunshine Water Services · 1 day ago
Field Tech III
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving over 1.3 million people. The Field Tech III is responsible for maintaining and cleaning water/wastewater systems, identifying equipment problems, and performing maintenance activities on water meters and systems.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Perform manual labor such as installing, repairing, maintaining water/sewer lines and force mains
Maintain and tests water meters; performs new meter installation
Conduct a variety of tasks related to water and sewer infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation
Install, repair and replace underground water and wastewater mains and service laterals, using basic pluming tools, tapping machine, pipe cutters, reamer, pipe wrenches and assorted pneumatic and hydraulic tools
Inspect area for cross connection violations and other unsafe conditions
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
Document customer interaction and Field Activities in CC&B
Act as liaison between the customers and customer service personnel for problem/complaint resolution
Respond to customer inquiries regarding meter reading schedule, billing, how meters are read and other customer service related matters
Provide on-site customer communication
Assist with maintaining mechanical, electrical and piping systems for area water/wastewater facilities, collections and distribution systems
Constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time
Must work On-Call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required
May assist AM with overseeing the daily tasks of other field technicians
May assist with repairs of water/wastewater treatment plant equipment
May walk 5 – 10 miles per day over established route, reading between 200 and 1200 meters per day and records volume used by residential and commercial customers
Determine consistency of meter readings; reports unusual cases of water usage to supervisor
Inspect meters and connections for defects, damage and unauthorized connections; ensures meters are registering properly. Indicate irregularities on forms for necessary action by servicing department
Turn off service for nonpayment of charges in vacant premises, or on for new occupants
Assist with ordering parts and job costing
Prepares a variety of operational reports related to water meter reading activities as well as collection and distribution systems
Assist with the installation and disconnection of water meters and sewer services
May perform routine tasks related to the operation of water/wastewater treatment facilities while learning the treatment process and plant equipment
May assist in maintaining plant compliance with Federal, state and local regulatory requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires at least 2 years of mechanical work experience
High school Diploma or GED
must maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to frequently perform moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10+ miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair
Ability to read meters, charts and gauges and accurately maintain records of plant operations
Ability to read and comprehend written technical information and to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or analyze data
Ability to perform mathematical equations to determine chemical doses required for flow rates and proper treatment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and regulatory agencies
Familiarity with computer applications MS Word, Excel and utilizing tablet and mobile device; ability to learn internal software programs Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions
Preferred
Water meter reading experience preferred
Distribution and/or Collections certification as required by State regulatory laws, or the ability to attain certification within 12 months of hire
May be in the process of obtaining dual certifications or first-level operating license
CDL license preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays
Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.
Company
Sunshine Water Services
Sunshine Water Services is experienced in managing virtually every type of water and wastewater facility, from the most fundamental to the most advanced equipment and processes.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase