Field Tech III

Responsible for maintaining and cleaning water/wastewater systems; identifying water meter equipment problems; and performing water meter and/or system maintenance activities.Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S.

states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection.

Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve.

This is why our operations are locally led and managed.

Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer


* Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays


* Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.

Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.


* 401(k) Program: Employer contribution.

Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.


* Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance


* Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Field Tech III.

Responsible for maintaining and cleaning water/wastewater systems; identifying water meter equipment problems; and performing water meter and/or system maintenance activities.

Work Location and Schedule

This position will travel between service areas near Newland, NC.

Schedule is Monday through Friday.

After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required

What you'll do


* Perform manual labor such as installing, repairing, maintaining water/sewer lines and force mains.


* Maintain and tests water meters; performs new meter installation.


* Conduct a variety of tasks related to water and sewer infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation.


* Install, repair and replace underground water and wastewater mains and service laterals, using basic pluming tools, tapping machine, pipe cutters, reamer, pipe wrenches and assorted pneumatic and hydraulic tools.


* Inspect area for cross connection violations and other unsafe conditions.


* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.


* Document customer interaction and Field Activities in CC&B.


* Act as liaison between the customers and customer service personnel for problem/complaint resolution.


* Respond to customer inquiries regarding meter reading schedule, billing, how meters are read and other customer service related matters.


* Provide on-site cust...