Alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Services, LLC (ALMS) has an exciting opportunity for a Water Distribution Technician at Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL.  The Water Distribution Technician performs a full range of general repairs and duties including the inspection, installation and maintenance of equipment associated with the water distribution system.  

• Repairs and replaces broken water and sewer lines including transmission lines, distribution mains, and water service lines. 
• Utilizes proper repair techniques to provide sanitary water, including disinfecting newly installed water pipes or parts used in repairs. 
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants when required. 
• Maintains control valves used to operate the water distribution system. 
• Performs a variety of maintenance on gate/butterfly type valves. 
• Locates and raises valves that are not exposed. 
• Reads water atlases, construction blueprints, and other records to locate valves. 
• Updates and modifies records following new installations of valves and other equipment used in the water distribution system. 
• Tests, repairs and replaces meters of various sizes in the water distribution system as needed. 
• Performs ship-to-shore connection/disconnection for water and wastewater services. 
• Performs utility locates with electronic detectors to trace and mark water mains or services lines.  
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools including service trucks, backhoe, concrete/ asphalt cutting saws, jackhammers and trench boxes. 
• Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment used in maintenance of water or wastewater treatment facilities and systems. 
• Performs work in confined spaces utilizing safety precautions prior to entering.  
• Removes and replaces water distribution system equipment such as electric motors, pumps, valves of various sizes. 
• Performs routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) functions on all types of water distribution components and equipment.   
• Collects and sends out water samples for analysis. 
• Utilizes Safety Data Sheets to identify chemical characteristics. 
• Completes Work Orders daily and accurately. 
• Initiates material requisitions to order parts/materials needed for repairs. 
• Assists with material and labor estimates. 
• Work also involves other duties as assigned 

• Five years’ experience required relevant to the job description, including 3 years of verifiable experience troubleshooting water distribution system equipment to diagnose source of trouble and perform repairs required.
• State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license or equivalent is required. 
• State of Florida Class 2 (or above) System Distribution Operator's license required or State of Florida Class C (or above) Water Plant Operator’s license.

Pay rate: $41.53 per hour