Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of conventional, unidirectional, and alternative pipe cleaning and flushing methods; Knowledge of drinking water quality characteristics, including odor, color, clarity, and disinfectant levels; Knowledge of water distribution system hydraulics; Ability to apply computer applications to communicate with others, coordinate, track, and document activities, as well as prepare customer complaint reports; Ability to complete written or electronic field data records; Ability to formulate and present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral, or graphic form; Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public and other agencies; Ability to operate water distribution infrastructure such as valves, fire hydrants, and blow-offs, along with the ability to evaluate maintenance requirements; Ability to perform flow and water discharge mathematical calculations; Ability to perform water quality monitoring utilizing field test equipment; Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plats, maps, aerial photos, and diagrams. Performs specialized field and technical work performing flushing tasks and associated job duties in monitoring, scheduling, and performing water quality related functions connected with the operation the water distribution system; works on flushing the water distribution system utilizing flushing equipment systems and flushing devices utilizing equipment and technologies that ensure drinking water and surface water discharge in compliance with federal and state regulations; checks and monitors the water quality in the distribution system; reviews reports and implements maintenance schedules for equipment to maintain proper water quality and flushing for an assigned area; reviews and monitors flushing equipment; initiates, prepares, and reviews work orders and administratively tracks work orders covering maintenance, repairs, and improvements; identifies, describes, schedules, and tracks flushing related plans and activities.