Water Tech II

Water Tech II

Salary

$42,146.79 - $57,441.74 Annually

Location

Pelham Water Department

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600030

Department

Water

Division

DSPW Water Field Service

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 4:00 PM Central

• Description
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Description

Are you passionate about safeguarding our communitys most precious resource? Join our dedicated team as a Water Tech II and play a pivotal role in the repair and maintenance of water lines for the City of Pelham ensuring the purity and reliability of our municipal water supply.

Representative List of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Connects water service lines to water mains.
• Places barricades, signs, and traffic cones around construction and/or excavation sites to protect operators and the public.
• Lays, maintains, repairs, connects, tests, and disinfects water mains, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances.
• Works on-call shifts to assists with emergencies.
• Assists in cut-offs and reconnect service and work orders.
• Installs, repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Taps into water mains, install and repair service lines and meters; set and retrieve meters.
• Excavates trenches and install shoring. Detects hazardous conditions and correct before entry.
• Performs line location when needed.
• Assists customers with issues related to water lines or meters.
• Ensures truck is stocked with parts and supplies, such as, meters, risers, meter boxes, curb stops, tools, safety vests, etc.
• Operates and repairs equipment such as back hoe, jackhammers, pumps, air compressors, and other equipment used in repair and maintenance of water lines.
• May operate dump truck (with current CDL license).
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs;
• Team Work - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
• Leadership - Inspires respect and trust;
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values;
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures;
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions;
• Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Alabama Drivers License.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in relevant technology and software applications required for the role.

Supplemental Information

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee en-counters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.

The City of Pelham, Alabama, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. We base our hiring decisions on a variety of factors, including skills and ability to perform the job, prior employment experience, employment references as to character and willingness to work, willingness to accept the offered salary and personal interviews. The City of Pelham, Alabama, is an equal-opportunity employer.

Benefits have been made available to employees through the Civil Service Law and approval of the governing body. Benefits are administered through the Human Resources Department. Questions concerning these benefits may be directed to this department. Following are highlights of some of the benefits offered to City of Pelham employees.

Medical Plans:

• Health Insurance Benefits Overview Flyer
• Group Health Benefits - Local Government Health Insurance Board/BCBS
• Group Dental Benefits - Local Government Health Insurance Board/BCBS
• Vision Insurance through Humana
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Spending Account Enrollment Form

Life Insurance and Disability:

• Group Life Insurance - Provided by the City of Pelham for employee
• AFLAC
• Supplemental Benefits Plans
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long Term Disability

Retirement & Other Savings:

• Retirement through the Retirement Systems of Alabama
• Deferred Compensation
• College Counts 529
• Discounted Tuition through Faulkner University

Holidays & Leave:

• 2025 Paid Holidays

• Vacation/Annual Leave

• Years of Service 1-12

• Full-Time Employee (Non-First Responder): 8 hours per month

• Police Patrol (12 Hour Shifts): 8.4 hours per month

• Fire Shift Personnel (24 Hour Shifts): 10.6 hours per month

• Years of Service 12-25

• Full-Time Employee (Non-First Responder): 12 hours per month

• Police Patrol (12 Hour Shifts): 12.6 hours per month

• Fire Shift Personnel (24 Hour Shifts): 15.9 hours per month

• Years of Service 25+

• Full-Time Employee (Non-First Responder): 16 hours per month

• Police Patrol (12 Hour Shifts): 16.8 hours per month

• Fire Shift Personnel (24 Hour Shifts): 21.2 hours per month

• Annual Carry Over Time

• Full-Time Employees: 320 hours

• Police Patrol (12 Hour Shifts): 336 hours

• Fire Shift Personnel (24 Hour Shifts): 424 hours

• Sick Leave

• Accrual is 8 hours per month

• Family Medical Leave

• Jury Leave

• Military Leave

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts at Ballantrae Golf Club
• Employee discounts at Pelham Racquet Club
• Employee Membership at Pelham Recreation Center
• Spanish Bi-Lingual stipend, must pass a proficiency test prior to receiving stipend.

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

A valid drivers license is a requirement for this position. Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of related experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• More than 3 years but less than 6 years of experience
• More than 6 years but less than 10 years experience
• More than 10 years of experience

Required Question

Employer City of Pelham, AL

Address 3111 Cummings St.

Pelham, Alabama, 35124

Phone 205.620.6456

Website www.pelhamalabama.gov