Lead Hydrant Technician & Utility Person

EMPLOYMENT / PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Vacancy No.: 26-308-2

Title of Position: Lead Hydrant Technician & Utility Person, Water Division

Salary Range: $24.39 - $31.00 per hour/40 hours per week

Date Posted: November 4, 2026

Deadline for Applying: November 19, 2026

Remarks: This is a Classified/Bargaining Unit Position. Examination Weight: 60% Written / 40% Oral

Statement of Duties: Performs skilled work necessary to test, maintain, repair and replace fire hydrants and related water distribution system appurtenances. Responsible for maintaining hydrants in a safe and reliable operating condition, identifying defective or damaged components, completing necessary repairs and/or replacements, and documenting the completed work through the work order system.

• Inspects, operates, tests, maintains, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants throughout the water system.
• Diagnoses hydrant operating problems, leaks, damaged components, drainage issues, operating nut failures, broken stems, damaged barrels, defective valves, and other mechanical deficiencies.
• Repairs or replaces hydrant operating nuts, stems, seals, O-rings, gaskets, bonnets, nozzles, caps, chains, barrels, breakaway components, and other hydrant parts.
• Assists with excavation, removal, installation, backfilling, and restoration associated with hydrant repairs and replacements.
• Locates and operates hydrant isolation valves and other water distribution valves necessary to complete hydrant repairs and replacements.
• Flushes hydrants following repairs or replacement and verify proper operation before returning hydrants to service.
• Maintains accurate records of hydrant inspections, repairs, replacements, testing, parts used, and work completed.
• Safely operates trucks, pumps, compressors, jackhammers, saws, tapping equipment, excavation equipment, hand tools, power tools, and specialized hydrant repair equipment.
• Responds to emergency hydrant repairs, damaged hydrants, leaks, vehicle strikes, and other water distribution emergencies as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two years of directly related experience; or a combination of substantially equivalent education and experience.

NOTE: Must possess and maintain a RI Department of Health Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator’s license; and a state issued driver’s license as conditions of employment.

The City of Warwick offers a robust menu of employer provided benefits to include individual and family health and dental insurance; paid time off to include holidays, vacation, personal time and sick leave; pension, life insurance, and optional, supplemental retirement plans.

https://www.warwickri.gov/personnel-department/webforms/submit-application-or-resume

THE CITY OF WARWICK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Special Requirements Must possess and maintain a RI Department of Health Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator’s license; and a state issued driver’s license as conditions of employment.