Water​/Wastewater Utility Maintenance Technician II

This position performs water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system maintenance and repair tasks. The Utility Foreman leads the work of this position with direction from the Deputy Director of Public Works.

• Operate a variety of equipment, machines and tools in the repair and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer utility systems such as dump trucks, back hoes, pumps, generators, vactors, CCTV equipment, leak detectors, metal detectors and hand tools. 25%
• Perform hydrant flushing and maintenance. Clean and televise sewer mains. Collect water samples for testing. Perform utility locates of underground water, sewer, storm sewer lines. Locate and perform repairs of underground water main and service leaks/breaks. Assist in maintenance or replacing pumps. 25%
• Install, read, and test water meters. Inspect lift stations and pumps. Inspect water and sewer work performed by contractors. Complete inspection forms and take inventory of materials and supplies. 15%
• Assist in rebuilding/relocating hydrants, adjusting manholes and repairing/maintaining valves. Perform minor maintenance/cleaning on buildings and equipment. 20%
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required for operations, maintenance and safety of facilities. Snow plowing and salting of streets and/or parking areas and clearing snow from pedestrian ways. Inform and advise residents and businesses on breaks in a water main, service leaks, and other concerns; take and act upon complaints from the public. Perform traffic control in work areas. Operate equipment and machines and tools in the repair and maintenance of streets and storm sewers, such as lawn mowers, snow blowers, ATV/UTV, tractors, one ton truck with plow attachment, sweeper, and various snow plow equipment.
  
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• Perform additional duties as assigned and attend the Town required training. Regular attendance is required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observes safety, health and sanitation codes, regulations, or practices required by the Town or governmental authority.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a valid CDL, class B/C/D, with N endorsement.
• Experience driving a commercial motor vehicle.
• Three (3) years of water/wastewater, maintenance/repair experience.

• Ability to operate a variety of job related equipment and utilize various tools.
• Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
• Literacy in English with the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious, cooperative and productive working relationships with other employees and to effectively communicate with the public, contractors, and customers.
• Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing work activities.
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment used in streets, utilities, grounds and construction, and maintenance work.

The Town may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Tractors, dump trucks, backhoe, pumps, generators, vactors, leak detectors, metal detectors, welder, cutting torch, sewer cleaners, lawn mowers, snow blowers, ATV/UTV, one-ton truck with plow attachment, loader, chipper, sweeper, mechanic’s hand tools, hand excavation tools, and carpenter’s tools.

Normal for this position are approximately:
Early November…