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Field Services Technician-Lead Service Line Replacement
City of Detroit
Water Department
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$46,300 - $64,900
per year
Type
Full Time
More Maintenance & Trades jobs →Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves hands-on work repairing and maintaining water mains, hydrants, and sewer systems across Detroit, including troubleshooting issues and operating heavy equipment in the field.
It also includes training others and handling tasks like digging, installations, and safety protocols.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience in plumbing or construction, comfortable working outdoors in tough weather, and skilled at using tools and vehicles.
Key Requirements
- Valid Michigan Commercial Driver’s License with Airbrake endorsement
- Experience repairing water mains, hydrants, and sewer systems
- Ability to operate heavy equipment like dump trucks, backhoes, and mini excavators
- Knowledge of safety procedures including MIOSHA standards for bracing, shoring, and confined spaces
- Proficiency in using computerized maintenance systems for work orders
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and wear PPE
- Skills in basic plumbing, bricklaying, and troubleshooting problems
Full Job Description
Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The Field Service Technician performs installations, service start-ups, and investigative tests; troubleshoots repairs and maintains water mains, hydrants, catch basins and sewerage systems at multiple locations throughout the area. The Field Services Technician repairs and maintains tools and other equipment associated with such installations. This position also will effectively identify problems as they occur and take appropriate steps to solve them or refer more complex issues to others.
Requirements
Repair broken water mains. Repair hydrants throughout the service area. Assist Box crews in providing repairs. Perform turn-on and turn-off services for installation, repair or shutoff of various equipment and devices.
Complete water service repair digs. Track and perform routine Gate maintenance. Initiate and complete investigations. Actively participate on Two Man Dig Crew, (three-yard dump, mini excavator). Start as an extra person on the Leak Crew, with proficiency in all aspects of the Leak Crew job duties after this time period (dump truck, backhoe, repairing mains, shoring, etc.). Box Crew Turn-on/Turn-off. Change and install 5/8 inch to 10-inch meters. Perform work on stop boxes. Operate field laptop as the primary method for receiving, updating and closing work orders. Must have ability to work outside in inclement weather. Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). A valid Michigan Commercial Driver’s License with an Airbrake endorsement and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain. Provide on the job training.
RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform yard duties to provide tools and supplies at multiple locations. Complete scheduled Preventative Maintenance on tools and equipment. Maintain vehicle inventory. Perform related work duties as assigned.t
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:
•Computerized Maintenance Management System, to create, plan, schedule, and close work orders
•Methods, materials, tools, equipment and methods used in the installation, repair, maintenance and
construction of water distribution and wastewater collections systems
•Geographical layout of Southeastern Michigan and street locations
•Bracing and shoring in accordance with MIOSHA standards
•Basic bricklaying
•Basic Geographic Information Systems
•Basic plumbing; change out curb stop
•General safety (confined space)
•Utilize job related equipment (dump truck, backhoe, vactor, etc.)
•Effectively query and generate work orders and maintain and update various databases and
Automated records
•Identify problems and troubleshoot accordingly
•Use basic technology
ABILITY TO:
•Operate hand tools; pneumatic tools and other construction related equipment
•Operate trucks and other motorized equipment used on water and sewer system maintenance and
construction
•Collect and analyze process and performance data used to diagnose, repair and perform
Preventive maintenance of equipment
•Complete arithmetic computations
•Read and interpret schematics
•Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
•Maintain effective working relationships with others
•Replace and repair major equipment
•Direct team activities or work as a team member
•Maintain regular and reliable attendance
•Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
•Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
•Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Department about
process, equipment or potential problems
•Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
•Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
•Actively participate on Two Man Dig Crew, three (3) months, (Three-yard dump, mini excavator)
•Starts as an extra person on the Leak Crew for six (6) months, needs to be proficient on all aspects of leaks
Crew job duties after this time period (dump truck, backhoe, repairing mains, shoring, etc.)
•Box Crew/Turn-on/Turn-off of various equipment and devices, three (3) months
•Hydrant Crew, three (3) months (hydrant truck)
•Catch Basin Crew, three (3) months (brick truck)
•Vactor Crew; six (6) to twelve (12) months training, (vactor)
•Identify problems and complete repairs of Catch basins, Sewers, Water Mains and Hydrants as necessary
•Perform televised sewer work to complete repairs
•Perform work on stop boxes
•Operate field laptop as the primary method for receiving, updating and closing work orders
•Perform related work duties as assigned
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This position requires the ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, work in confined spaces, elevated locations and descend underground, lift a minimum of ninety-five (95) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods of time, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night. Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; perform in confined space, elevated and underground work. Employees will also be required to pass a biomechanical physical and vision test, yearly baseline physical and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate equipment.
Environmental Working Requirements:
Work is performed in the shop and field. Work may be performed near open water, systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, and heat producing and potentially explosive. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Commercial Driver’s License with “A” Endorsement
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. Employees in this class are required to undergo alcohol and drug screening and are subject to a criminal background investigation.
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