Senior Utility Maintenance Technician

Senior Utility Maintenance Technician

WE ARE HIRING NOW! Come support the Gloucester County Public Utilities Department in fulfilling its service to provide efficient and safe utilities to all in our community!

-12 paid holidays a year

Paid training & educational opportunities

Excellent health insurance coverage & other great pretax benefits & supplemental insurances

Wellness Activities

Team Environment

The Senior Utility Maintenance Technician serves as lead worker on an assigned crew performing specialized semi-skilled work repairing and replacing water mains and waterlines.

Work involves using a variety of procedures, hand equipment, and heavy machinery to maintain, repair and install water and sewer lines and associated equipment.

Position reports to the Utility Foreman.

Job Highlights

• Serves as lead worker on assigned crew.
• Operates a variety of vehicles/equipment (dump trucks, trailers, etc.).
• Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs water and sewer lines.
• Responds to trouble calls regarding leaks, breaks, low pressure, and water quality/clarity.
• Reads water meters; searches for leaks; activates or deactivates meters according to work orders.
• Oversees installation of pipes and fittings into excavated ditch.
• Repairs manholes.
• Exercises fire hydrants, valves, and air release valves.
• Operates sewer cleaning machines and vehicles.
• Responds to after-hours calls on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs general and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Performs general maintenance of utility building and grounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma/GED. Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related experience. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Class A endorsement; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards. Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination. Position subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure incumbent meets physical job requirements. To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and (3) professional references. A minimum of 3 professional references MUST be listed on the application. Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job-related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity AND are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available. Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace