Utility Technician

Job Description

This position is responsible for the basic installation, repair and maintenance of sewer collection and water distribution systems, and the cleaning and grounds maintenance of the Public Utilities facilities.

Duties and responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform basic installation, repair and maintenance of sewer collections/water distribution systems to include:

Laying pipe and ensuring it is on the right grade and in the proper layer of gravel

Making sure ditches are shored properly and safe to enter

Repairing broken lines, stubs and force mains

Adjusting manholes to ground level

Landscaping yards that have been destroyed by line installation

Forming barriers and pouring concrete to repair slabs destroyed during line installation

Clearing easements to provide easier access to the outfall line

Perform general housekeeping and grounds maintenance duties to include:

Cleaning rest rooms, offices and locker rooms

Washing down solids, algae accumulation on basins

Cleaning oil and grease from equipment

Prepares the surfaces on equipment, structures and buildings for painting and paints

Landscapes the grounds that surround the facilities to include cutting grass, trimming and pruning of shrubs and trees

Maintain, clean and stock materials on trucks and equipment

Operate dump trucks, front-end loaders and ten-wheel trucks to perform required hauling and unloading of equipment and material, as necessary

Operate vacuum trucks to excavate or clear blocked lines

Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies

Work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public and comply with ESG policies

Qualifications

Prefer one year of related experience in sewer and water construction and maintenance, equipment operations, truck driving or manual labor, and must have high school diploma or GED. Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.

Knowledge of:

Construction and operation of collection/distribution systems

Various types of pipes

Equipment used in repair and installation of the sewer and water systems

Cleaning techniques and tools and supplies needed

Grounds maintenance

Safety practices, procedures and equipment used

Skill in:

The operation of motor vehicles and equipment with specialized controls under all types of weather conditions to include quick cut saw, tapping machine, wacker packer, pump, air compressor, coring machine, hand tools, cleaning equipment, painting equipment, lawn equipment, dump truck, power saw and jackhammer

Ability to:

Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; speak simple sentences using basic grammar.

Work emergency duty during non-scheduled work hours

The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

Distinguish between different shades of color

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright and/or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors. All required safety standards shall be adhered to in order to mitigate risk from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards.

Physical requirements

This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending and climbing. The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment. This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis.

The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Employee shall perform all other duties as required.

Requirements

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.