Water Technician 1

T he Colbert County Commissionwill be accepting applications for Water Tech I. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026 BY 4:00 PM. Must apply in person at the Sheffield Career Center. Applicants must have an active registration and resume in AlabamaWorks to receive referral letter and application. Online referrals are NOT accepted. Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess valid driver's license. Experience in water distribution maintenance and backhoe operation preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Required to obtain an A-Class CDL license issued by the Alabama Department of Public Safety within the first 3 months of employment. AVAILABLE FOR CALL OUT 24 HRS / 7 DAYS A WEEK. Hourly Rate: $25.62 (full-time employment) Benefits: BC/BS (health), State Retirement, Annual and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays. Colbert County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (m/f) JOB SUMMARY [ Under the direction of the Supervisor and County Engineer, the employee performs task required for maintenance and repair of county water distribution system. []{color="#000000"}]{color="#000000"} JOB DOMAINS A. Operation - Performs task as directed - Checks water system pump stations and tanks for operation - Transports supplies to work site - Operates machinery necessary to complete the task - Inspects system for vandalism - Reports work related problems to supervisor [ B. Miscellaneous]{color="#000000"} - Obtain required certifications - Attend meetings - Take water samples [ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities [ (* can be acquired on the job)]{color="#000000"}]{color="#000000"} - *Knowledge of county water system - *Knowledge of construction methods and procedures with emphasis on water system maintenance - *Knowledge of county personnel policies and procedures - *Knowledge of ADEM requirements - Knowledge of equipment maintenance and operation - Math skills to calculate materials and supplies for system maintenance - Writing skills to complete inventory list and records - Reading skills to comprehend policies and procedures, manuals, maps, etc. - Ability to establish an effective working relationship with co-workers and the general public - Ability to work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends - Ability to be on call 24 hours a day - Ability to travel and attend meeting and workshops Other Characteristics ( can be acquired on the job) - 1 year experience in water system maintenance preferred; however, any combination of experience that provides the qualifications listed above will be considered. - *Possess a Class A' Commercial Driver's License - Ability to work under various extremes of weather **Work Environment The work environment may involve high risk with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which may require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g. working under extreme weather conditions. **