Utilities Technician I, II, III, IV

Job Title

Utilities Technician

Job Description

Under general supervision, working in teams, may perform work installing, repairing and replacing water and sewer lines and associated fixtures and appurtenances. Work involves assisting with installing water and sewer lines, mains, valves, hydrants, manholes, air release valves and meters; and maintaining and repairing such fixtures. The employee is also responsible for assisting with inspecting water and sewer lines, including searching for leaks and measuring flow; and locating lines and fixtures for contractors, other City departments, etc. May be required to work on holidays and weekends. Employee is required to use tact and courtesy when dealing with the citizens and employees. Employee must exercise some independent judgment and initiative in ensuring proper completion of work assignments. Reports to assigned Supervisor.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

As directed, locates, repairs, installs and maintains water and sewer mains, service lines and utility related appurtenances such as, fire hydrants, water meters, valves, pumps, air release/vacuum valves, lift stations, wells and sanity sewer manholes.

Prepares work areas and secures job sites by setting up cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices.

Restores utility easements and public right of way, which includes but is not limited to cleaning, repairing, and replacing sidewalks, curbs, driveways, and landscaping.

Issues public notices, such as, precautionary boil water, smoke testing, planned service interruption doorhangers.

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and tools for various work as assigned.

Operates equipment within skillset as assigned by Foreman.

As directed, collects water and/or wastewater samples for various analyses.

Maintains logs and records of maintenance and repair work performed, and of supplies and materials requisitioned and consumed.

Performs data entry to input pertinent information into the computer network system. Periodically checks inboxes, including email, CMMS work order, or others as assigned.

May be required to generate various computer reports and/or work orders.

May be required to track various reports on a monthly, or as-needed basis, and report data or results to the supervisor or designee.

Accesses various computer systems for customer information, utility line locates, inspections, and permits.

Complies with the requirements of the Utilities Department Health and Safety Program.

Reports all deficiencies to designated Supervisory Personnel promptly.

May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays.

Must participate in the rotational on-call to respond to emergencies after normal working hours and on weekends.

Additional Job Functions:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.