Distribution Technician - Kennebec Water District, Waterville

Start Date: September 17, 2024 | End Date: October 31, 2024
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater

JOB POSTING

Distribution Technician 1, 2, or 3

KWD is seeking to fill a Distribution Technician position in Waterville, Maine. 

What’s in it for me?

• You’ll be paid weekly. $19 -$32 per hour depending upon education, years of experience, and commercial driver’s license class.
• You’ll have steady work hours and you’ll be home every night.
• We observe Maine state holidays which means 13 paid days off.  This is complemented by additional generous paid leave time.
• You’ll have the satisfaction of making a positive difference in the communities we serve.  Safe drinking water is essential to life and health.
• You’ll have good opportunities for overtime, advancement, and professional development.
• We pay 85% of your health insurance (including your family!  Or we’ll pay you a generous opt-out if you are covered by a comparable plan by your spouse’s employer).  We pay 100% of your dental insurance. And we provide great retirement savings.
• You’ll get lots of fresh air with year-round outside construction and maintenance activities.

What will I do in this job?

• You’ll repair, maintain, and replace water distribution system components including fire hydrants, valves, and piping.
• You’ll drive and operate heavy equipment including several construction trucks, a dump truck, a front-end loader, a vacuum truck, and other equipment.
• You’ll be part of a skilled team that works together to maintain and operate our water system.

What qualifications do I need?

• Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain within one year).
• High school diploma or high school equivalency certification.
• A desire to work hard and a proven ability to excel in a construction environment.

How can I apply?

• Download an application at https://kennebecwater.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/

Who we are?

• KWD is a public utility focused on reliably delivering safe drinking water to more than 22,000 people.

Where can I learn more about KWD?

• Distribution Technician Job Description (1, 2, and 3)
• https://www.kennebecwater.org
• Facebook

To apply, please click on the link on the KWD employment page https://kennebecwater.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ or hit the QR code on the right. You may submit a resume or application to KWD 131 Drummond Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901 or email it to info@kennebecwater.org.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.