Utility Systems Technician

Position Description

Full‑time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive, Utility Systems Technician I positions in the Department of Public Works, Utility Operations. This is entry‑level field work 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.

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.

• Work as a member of a flow monitoring or infiltration/inflow sewer survey crew performing field investigations.
• Install and maintain flow monitoring equipment; assist on day‑time and night‑time flow measurement of water and sewer lines.
• Investigate inflow conditions during inclement weather and participate in smoke‑testing or dye water test crews.
• Perform appropriate physical inspection of manholes and lamping of water and sewer pipelines and other evaluation techniques for identifying infiltration/inflow conditions.
• Help seek out the cause of extraneous flows or sewer‑related problems; review plans and 200‑foot drawings relating to pumping station service area sewers.
• Assist in field evaluation of new and old sewer systems and problem areas for TV inspection and rehabilitation, drawing inspection maps showing field conditions, smoke and dye test results, or manhole and pipeline surveys.
• Locate and manually dig up manhole covers; participate in routine computations of survey data or changes flow monitoring charts.
• Assist in the calibration of flow monitoring equipment and monitoring points; take care of assigned equipment and vehicles; perform 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.
• Valid non‑commercial Class C motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Safety‑Sensitive position subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
• Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
  • Blue Choice Advantage EPO
  • Blue Choice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy‑Up)
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
  • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
  • Eye Med
• Employee Life Insurance
  • Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
  • Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
  • Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
  • Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in a general election year
• Annual Leave
  • Less than 5 years – 13 days
  • 5 years to less than 10 years – 15 days
  • 10 years to less than 20 years – 20 days
  • 20 years or more – 26 days
  • Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
• Disability Leave
  • Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day – five per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4 X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
  • Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
  • United Legal Benefits