Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician II

The Utilities Department is hiring a full-time (40hours weekly), non-exempt Maintenance Technician II to join our team. The purpose of this position is to maintain and operate the water and sewer systems of the county.

Projected Salary Range/Grade 112: $21.63 - $25.96, salary is determined based on experience and education. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, occasional overtime working evenings and weekends depending on operational needs. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in the construction/installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
• Transports and operates heavy equipment as needed for daily tasks.
• Receives and responds to customer requests by way of work orders to locate underground utilities, check meters, etc.
• Cleans clogged sewer mains and manholes.
• Conducts thorough checks of the water and sewer system.
• Operates all vehicles and equipment of the water and sewer department. Ability to drive county vehicles required to perform this required task.
• Installs and operates automatic meter reading equipment.
• Works with Engineering to inspect new construction.
• Responds to emergency calls and does emergency repairs 24 hours a day 7 days per week.
• Attends meetings, training, and seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid state Class A, Commercial driver's license.
• First Aid/CPR Certification or the ability to obtain.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.