WATER TECHNICIAN – Two Positions to Be Filled
Hiring Agency: City of Adairsville
WATER TECHNICIAN – Two Positions to Be Filled
Posted: Monday July 23, 2018
End Date: Until position is filled
The City of Adairsville is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Technician.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License (CDL preferred)
- NPDES Blue Card (within one year of employment)
- Must be capable in the operation and maintenance of a dump truck, tractor, bobcat, and other light construction equipment such as jack hammer, compactor, saw cutter, etc.
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
- Ability to perform physical labor.
- Position is subject to call-in and overtime work; possible shift rotation during emergency conditions.
- Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
- Must be able to work well with others and take directions from assigned supervisors.
- Must be able to perform work accurately, safely, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Job Summary: This position is responsible for the physical labor involved in operating and maintaining the water system. This position is also involved in operating and maintaining light to heavy equipment used to construct, set, install, repair and service water lines. Receives and responds to main line breaks and service calls for leaks. Participates in related activities to include repairing asphalt, concrete, yards and other areas that are disrupted as a result of repair work, boring, and installing taps for new sets, installing meters, hauling materials and unloading trucks. As an entry level position most tasks will be performed on the ground/manual labor and not necessarily in equipment.
All job applicants being considered for employment shall be required to pass a drug and alcohol screening test prior to being hired. The City of Adairsville is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits include:
• Excellent defined benefit retirement plan (One of the best in Georgia)
with multiple retirement options including early retirement at age 55.
• Optional 457b employee contribution deferred compensation retirement
plan;
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave;
• City paid employee life insurance and short-term disability policies;
• Equipment furnished;
The position of Water Technician may be Technician I, Technician II, or Technician III depending on your level of training and experience. Full job descriptions are available upon request.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
City of Adairsville
Attn: Lisa Donald
116 Public Square Adairsville, GA 30103
