Field Construction​/Maintenance Technician

The Utility Services and Operations Department is seeking multiple Field Construction/Maintenance Technicians for the Field Operations Division. This position operates, maintains, constructs, repairs, and/or inspects sanitary sewer and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure and associated system components including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, outfalls, culverts, water quality facilities, flow monitors, and rain gauges.

• Two Vacancies:
  • One vacancy in the SWM Surface Facility Maintenance Program, which focuses on maintaining storm water quality facilities by removing sediment, mowing, spraying, seeding, pruning, and/or planting.
  • One vacancy in the TV/Flow Monitoring Program, which focuses on installing, operating, and maintaining flow monitors and rain gauges; retrieving, processing, and uploading data, and performing repairs and maintenance on mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Selected candidates will start at the bottom of the pay range.

Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

• Materials, methods, and equipment used in public works field such as sanitary sewer, storm water, water line, street maintenance and repair
• Traffic control and flagging
• Construction and/or maintenance safety procedures

• Use of hand tools and small gas powered tools
• Basic use of computer applications

• Learn to safely operate maintenance and construction equipment such as sewer cleaning equipment, street sweepers, TV inspection equipment, excavation equipment (loaders, trackhoes, and backhoes), dump trucks, and trailers
• Understand and follow safety practices, policies, and procedures
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Read and interpret construction plans and maps
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including co-workers, other District employees, and the public
• Learn, use, and operate work related computer applications
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

6 months experience in public works, heavy construction, agriculture, landscaping, mobile equipment operation, surveying, field inspections, operating mechanical or electronic equipment.

College level coursework or equivalent in engineering or environmental technology, civil engineering, surveying, geography, wastewater technology, construction technology, or related fields.

• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s…