Field Service Technician I

## Description

Class Title: Field Service Tech I

EEOC: Technicians

FLSA: Non-Exempt

**Job Summary**

Under supervision, assist with installs, repairs, overhauls, and maintenance of various electrically driven pumps, electrical wiring systems, electric motors, control valves, PRVs, and appurtenant equipment related to water treatment/distribution and wastewater treatment/collections.

**Organizational Relationships**

1. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor
2. Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
3. Other: Has frequent contact with other district employees

**Duties and Responsibilities**

• Assist in repairing and maintaining pumps, electric motors, and other mechanical equipment.
• Assist in the performance of reverse alignments and laser alignments of rotating equipment.
• Assist in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing defects in electrical circuits up to 600 volts AC.
• Assist in performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Assist in the operation of various diagnostic instruments, hand, electric & air tools.
• Assist in the operation of a 6,000-lb crane truck for maintenance or repair of equipment as necessary.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Texas Driver's license.
• Familiar with standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment related to water utility mechanics.

**Ability to:**

• Apply WCID 17 safety standards to prevent accidents.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prepare written reports of activities performed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
• Deal effectively with the public in stressful situations.
• Tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Read and understand electrical and mechanical equipment O&M manuals, including schematics, drawings, blueprints, and technical data instructions.
• Locate and adjust/repair defects in electrical & mechanical systems and equipment.
• Use and care for tools and equipment.
• Work overtime as required.
• Work on-call as required.
• Work in confined spaces such as manholes, wet wells, and valve boxes.
• Climb vertically 260+ feet.

Salary is dependent upon qualifications – excellent company benefits offered include medical, dental, deferred compensation plans 401a and 457b, paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time. Additional benefits include FSA for medical/child care, vision coverage, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, education tuition assistance, Employee Fitness Program, a uniform allowance, and use of District vehicles when appropriate.