Water Capital Maintenance Tech

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Job Title: Water Capital Maintenance Tech I

Hiring Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00 (DOE)
Position Salary Range: $19.42-$26.09
Reports to (Role): Capital Maintenance Supervisor
Water & Irrigation Division
Department/Group: Water
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Travel Required: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Family / Business Unit: Water
Benefits Eligible: Yes
EEO Category: TECHNICIANS
PERSI Eligible: Yes

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform
routine and skilled work in the installation and maintenance of domestic
and pressurized irrigation water systems and services. The work is
performed under the supervision and direction of the Water
Capital-Maintenance Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for
the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the
work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and
maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor,
other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of
this class are performed in a water plant environment and at a variety
of City services locations with exposure to hazardous chemicals,
airborne pathogens, electrical hazards, construction equipment, below
grade hazards, and adverse weather and traffic conditions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Key Job Accountabilities:
Installs and maintains domestic and non-domestic new water line
installations including main line pipes, valves, meters, and
distribution lines in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with
City and Federal rules and regulations and ISPWC standards. Maintains,
replaces and services existing domestic and non-domestic water
services and line installations in compliance with City, State, and
Federal rules and regulations, including exercising valves according to
a scheduled program.
Performs emergency shut down or repair work on all domestic and
non-domestic water systems. Responds in a timely manner to emergency or
flood calls to minimize water damage to public and private property
while maintaining compliance with AWWA, State, and EPA standards to
prevent contamination. Performs on-call duties on a
rotating basis.
Installs and tests new construction meter sets as scheduled.
Installs and maintains fire hydrants according to a scheduled program.
Maintains and repairs hydraulic pumps and equipment, and vacuum
excavator.
Installs forms and pours concrete for boxes, sidewalks, and gutters;
breaks pavement, places and repairs lines and makes temporary surface
repairs; and performs basic landscaping operations to return job site to
original condition.
Operates a variety of complex heavy, light, and motorized equipment,
including backhoe, excavator, skid steer, vacuum excavator, hydraulic
valve exerciser, tapping machines and other related equipment in
accordance with licensing and safety standards, schedules vehicle and
equipment maintenance.
Carefully prepares work zone to minimize potential danger areas and
alert public; ensures public and operational safety, including
interacting with the public and with other agencies regarding service
outages, and road closures.
Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned,
Maintains CEUs and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and
training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to
become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments
in assigned work areas.
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed
concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems
and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely
manner.
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to
maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental
operations and activities.
Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including
attendance standards and work deadlines.
Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional
manner.
Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable
relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work
assignments and/or how work is performed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Some knowledge of the Citys Waterworks System.
Some knowledge of Federal, State and City rules and regulations
regarding the safe production and delivery of potable and non-potable
water to the public.
Some knowledge of light, heavy and motorized equipment.
Some knowledge of basic pump operation, pump station design, electrical
motors, system flow requirements, pressure requirements, and repair
methods to maintain system integrity.

Education, Experience Level, Certification Requirements:
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED);
Required
Experience: 2 p