Utilities Division Distribution Technician

Job Title:

Utilities Div. Distribution Technician Department:
Public Works

Reports to:

Utilities Superintendent Effective Date:
March 2026

Union: AFSCME / Non-Exempt Salary Range:
Pay grade 5/7

The job duties of the Utilities Distribution Technician include, but are not limited to performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the underground infrastructure & utilities within the village; and to provide responsive, courteous, and efficient service to Village residents and the general public. Assist in the removal of snow and ice from Village streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and other Village facilities.

This is the entry-level classification in the Utilities Division Technician series. This classification is distinguished by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the journeyman-level classification within this series. This class is typically used as a training level for those positions and may have limited or no directly related work experience. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, including the operation of applicable equipment, tools, and machinery.

This is the journeyman-level class in the Utilities Technician series. This classification is distinguished by the performance of the full range of duties assigned to the Technician I and II, with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise; the ability to pass on knowledge to less experienced staff; and the ability to serve as a lead worker over a crew.

This is the foreman-level classification in the Utilities Technician series. This classification is distinguished by the ability to serve as a lead worker over a crew(s) and/or supervisor within the assigned area of responsibility. This position must perform more complex and responsible tasks and duties within the work unit, including training less experienced employees, planning and assigning projects and tasks, and handling a variety of administrative duties.

The duties outlined below are representative of tasks that may be assigned to Technician I, Technician II, or Crew Leader positions. This job description incorporates any applicable municipal ordinances for all levels in the Technician positions. The list below is not exhaustive; additional responsibilities may be assigned as required:

• Assist the general public, private contractors, and other Village departments by addressing complaints and inquiries in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Responsible for prioritizing safety in the workplace by strictly adhering to and familiarizing yourself with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Prepare work records, including time spent, equipment and tools used, and materials used.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance activities on the Village’s water and sewer distribution system.
• Safely operate various tools and equipment, such as, but not limited to, front-end loader, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, pickup trucks, service body trucks/vans, and 1-ton dump trucks.
• Assist in the removal of snow and ice from Village streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and other Village facilities. This includes the efficient use of large, medium, and small snowplows, sidewalk snowplowing apparatus, snow blowers, salt spreaders, and shovels.
• Assist with storm/flood control activities, including maintaining storm sewers and creeks.
• Safely perform water main break repairs, including digging ditches to lay and/or expose water and sewer lines; cut and…