Service Technician 1

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Completes site assessments and operates equipment on both pressurized and depressurized pipelines.
• Provide basic maintenance on tools/equipment across locations and project sites
• Support regional inventory, material handling, and warehouse needs as required.
• May act in the role of Site manager for simple technology projects with supervision
• May coordinate preparation and planning of single technology projects
• Ability to train more junior technicians on the proper handling and use of equipment as per standard operating procedures
• Provides feedback to the safety and technical teams on concerns and makes recommendations for improvement
• Identify opportunities to influence and promote inter-team and project collaboration
• Focused on continuous improvement by consistently looking for ways to improve and promote quality, efficacy, and safety

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 5 years previous field/shop/construction experience
• Post Secondary education a plus; certification in engineering discipline preferred; with 1-2 years of previous work experience in a field/shop/construction environment
• Previous experience within a water services/utility organization a plus
• Proven ability to make decisions that are based on analytics/facts/observations and adhere to standard operating procedures/policies
• Dedicated team player committed to the safe and successful operations for everyone involved
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and/or maps and can translate to the field
• Knowledge of water systems
• Exhibits proficient technical/mechanical aptitude proven through education/work experience
• Availability to work overtime, weekends and holidays if needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license; must have a reasonable driver’s record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be able to work in confined space strongly desired
• Safety and CPR certification a plus

Physical Demands:

• Be able to stand on feet for a prolonged amount of time
• May need to bend, lift, carry, and stretch to perform duties
• Continually required to use hands and fingers and reach with arms
• Frequently required to lift equipments up to 50 lbs with the help of tools

Work Environment:

• Work requires ability to work outdoors in various weather, traffic and environmental conditions.