Job Information
Actalent Water Technician in Knoxville, Tennessee
Job Title: Water Technician
Job Description
Seeking a diligent Water Asset Manager to oversee and manage water assets including valves, hydrants, meters, and water meter boxes, ensuring there are no leakages. The role involves using headphones and acoustic sensors to detect leaks, mapping out locations using phone apps, and working closely with Project Managers (PMs). The position entails extensive outdoor work, dealing with various weather conditions, and requires frequent travel to different job sites. Responsibilities also include conducting non-revenue water recovery, maintaining and interpreting GIS information, ensuring equipment upkeep, and participating in safety meetings. The ideal candidate will also handle documentation such as job forms and time sheets, and must be prepared for significant travel, especially in the first year to grow the client base.
Hard Skills
Water Utility
GIS
Leak Detection
Soft Skills
Initiative
Problem-solving
Communication
Work Environment
This position requires reporting to various job sites daily with the option of working 5 eight-hour days or 4 ten-hour days per week, totaling a minimum of 40 hours. The role involves traveling to states like Florida, Michigan, and Texas, with accommodations and expenses covered by a company card. Initially, travel will be more frequent to establish clientele. The candidate will be provided with a company vehicle, phone, and necessary safety equipment. Dress code includes high boots, pants, and t-shirts
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.