Utilities Field Technician

About us

Scio Township is located in Washtenaw County. While some of our residents are on well and septic systems for water and sewer services, the remainder rely on Ann Arbor City water and Scio sewer infrastructure to fill these needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Utilities Director, performs job duties within the water distribution system and the sanitary Sewer collection system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Reads residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial water meters.

2. Repairs, tests, adjusts, and maintains meters, recording devices, and piping related to water meters.

3. Installs new meters and other meter related equipment for customers.

4. Turns water service on and off.

5. Inspects meters for evidence of malfunctions or evidence of tampering.

6. Locates, exposes, or cleans curb boxes.

7. Maintains water meter reading records.

8. Makes connections for temporary water service.

9. Meets with customers to review their meter problems and provide information on water use.

10. Collects water samples.

11. Does maintenance and repair of fire hydrants and valves.

12. Flushes water mains.

13. Locates, inspects, and repairs water system manholes and water valve box.

14. Does maintenance and repair at the water tower and the water booster station.

15. Repairs water mains and water services.

16. Locates and marks water and sewer lines for the Miss Dig System.

17. Does inspection and cleaning of sanitary sewer mains and manholes.

18. Does maintenance and repairs of sanitary sewer lift stations.

19. Maintains Township office building.

20. Maintains all grounds and does maintenance of Township facilities.

21. Works with lawn and maintenance equipment. Understands the safety requirements of equipment.

22. Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person