Utility Systems Technician I

Utility Systems Technician I

This posting will be used to fill full-time, permanent, safety sensitive, utility systems technician I positions in the department of public works, utility operations. This is entry-level field work in identifying and measuring extraneous flows into water and wastewater lines. Work involves responsibility for installing and maintaining flow-monitoring equipment and assisting in flow measurement and qualitative testing. Nature and variety of work work assignments do not require a high degree of skill ordinarily and are usually performed in accordance with prescribed routine, although employees in the class work more independently with time. The work is subject to review by a supervisor while in progress and upon completion.

Works as member of a flow monitoring or infiltration/inflow sewer survey crew performing field investigations; installs and maintains flow monitoring equipment; assists on day time and night time flow measurement of water and sewer lines; investigates inflow conditions during inclement weather and participates in the work of smoke-testing or dye water test crews. Performs appropriate physical inspection of manholes and lamping of water and sewer pipelines and other evaluation techniques for identifying infiltration/inflow conditions; helps to seek out the cause of extraneous flows or sewer related problems; reviews plan and 200-foot drawings relating to pumping station service area sewers; assists in field evaluation of new and old sewer systems and problem areas for TV inspection and rehabilitation; draws inspection maps showing field conditions, smoke and dye test results, or manhole and pipeline surveys. Locates and manually digs up manhole covers; participates in routine computations of survey data or changes flow monitoring charts; assists in the calibration of flow monitoring equipment and monitoring points; takes care of assigned equipment and vehicles. Performs related work as required.

Some knowledge of general safety requirements, including specific requirements for confined spaces and traffic control. Some knowledge of collection and distribution system construction, operations, and maintenance. Some knowledge of elementary mathematics. Skills in the use of hand tools. Ability to identify different types of pipe (cast iron, ductile iron, terra cotta, truss, PVC) and deficiencies in manhole or pipe joint construction. Ability to operate a truck and operate gas detection devices. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately. Ability to read tape and engineer's rule. Ability to perform manual labor such as opening and closing manhole covers for extended periods of time and work under unfavorable conditions.

Graduation from high school; one (1) or more years experience in the construction and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems; and a valid non-commercial class C motor vehicle operator's license. Note: this position is safety sensitive and employees in this position are subject to controlled dangerous substance (cds) and alcohol testing. Note: longevity pay is available based on years of service.