UTILITY CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN II CM/SSPM

JOB POSITION: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN II
(Construction Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Preventive Maintenance, Asphalt)


Division: Customer Operations (Field Operations)
Reports to: Utility Construction Supervisor
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: 6
Job Code: 761
Date: 07-01-07
Revised Date: 04-01-22
Last Reviewed Date: 04-01-22


SUMMARY OF JOB
Performs unskilled/skilled work in the repairs/maintenance/construction/installation
of water/sewer lines/facilities/equipment and maintaining water/sanitary sewer
service to customers. Operates dump truck/loader and combination sewer cleaner.
Operates equipment when necessary to include hand tools/pumps/air
compressors/saws/jumping jacks/generators/chain saws. Services/makes minor
repairs/adjustments to equipment. Must work varied work shifts including
standby/emergency hours as assigned. May be required to work overtime/extended
hours). Graduation from high school/GED equivalent. Previous experience
preferred. Requires Class A commercial driver's license with air brake/tanker
endorsements.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.

* Performs repairs, maintenance, and construction of water and sewer facilities
and maintains water and sewer service to customers utilizing a variety of tools,
including the operation of motorized equipment.

* Operates dump truck and loader in water and sanitary sewer line repairs, and
combination sewer cleaner in sewer maintenance operations.

* Operates equipment when necessary including but not limited to hand tools,
pumps, air compressors, saws, jumping jacks, generators and chain saws.

* Performs general laboring tasks.


* Makes repairs and installs water and sanitary sewer lines.

* Performs tasks such as troubleshooting and pipe installation.

* Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.

* Must work varied work shifts including standby and emergency hours as
assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


* Ability to work with minimal supervision.


* Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.


* Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationship with
coworkers, other Water Authority departments and the general public.


* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, maps, procedure manuals, policies, procedures and
guidelines.

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished
in written, verbal or diagram form.

* Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good
attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely
manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned
and/or scheduled.

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished
in written, verbal or diagram form.

* Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good
attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely
manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned
and/or scheduled.

* Ability to work varied work shifts including standby hours as assigned.

* Must successfully complete requirements for UCT Tech II as stated in the Field
Operations Supplemental Guidelines.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Previous experience preferred or
equivalent combination of education and experience.


CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
* Requires possession of a valid Class A commercial driver's license with air brake
and other appropriate endorsements for a minimum of 30 days.


* Must possess a valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 60
days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record
if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.


* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
walk, stand, and sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms;
talk and hear.


* Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If
corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when
operating Authority vehicles.

* Repetitive movement using equipment is involved.


* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance or crawl.


* Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite.

* Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day.


* Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead.

* Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds and
occasionally 100 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those
listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation
benefits.


WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.


* Employee will be regularly exposure to moderate or high noise level, extreme
outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty
conditions and wet and/or humid conditions.


* Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy
equipment operation.

* Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic.


* Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt,
animals.

* Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e. confined spaces, sewer
manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches.


GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in
this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties
or tasks performed by personnel so classified.

The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement:

* WVWA application.

* Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications.

* Reference checks.

* Interview with WVWA management team.

* Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test.


* A criminal background check and social security number verification will be
performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the
WVWA application.

* Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants
applying for the position.