Utilities Distribution & Collection Technician in Training-IV

POSITION SUMMARY

Utility System technician performs semi-skilled labor and equipment operations in the maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend and on-call duty for emergency work such as water main breaks, sewer backups, and after-hours customer service. Must be able to respond within one hour when on call.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Reports to: Distribution & Collections Supervisors

Direct Reports: None

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

• Performs maintenance, construction, repair, replacement, and installation of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems in the City’s service area.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of all Utility Systems Technicians (I-IV).
• Maintains and operates the water distribution systems through repair, routine maintenance, installations, sampling, utility locations, and assists in the excavation and repair of water lines and related infrastructure.
• Maintain the wastewater collection system through repair, installation, routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspection tasks.
• Takes a lead role in the field, utilizing years of experience, to assist with the direction of work and provides leadership and instruction to other employees.
• Transfers vast experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities by providing on-the-job training of UST’s by coaching, mentoring, monitoring, and training.
• Reads and interprets a variety of maps, plans, construction diagrams, as-built drawings, and survey data to plan and execute fieldwork and projects.
• Calculates main flushing rates, water volumes, disinfection dosages, and pumping rates for the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance, repair, and operation of distribution and collection.
• Performs MUTCD compliant traffic control and safe work zone.
• Assists in and performs excavation work around utility lines and other excavation.
• Practices trench safety and confined space entry in accordance with regulations.
• Places sheeting, shoring, shielding, and other devices to secure excavations as necessary.
• May move, set, or place infrastructures such as manholes, pipes, valves, hydrants, and other structures and system appurtenances.
• Investigates water breaks, customer complaints, sewer backups, and/or overflow events and provides interpretive information to organize an effective response.
• Notifies customers of the necessity for interruption of water service and other issues.
• Performs cuts, taps, threads pipe, and makes copper, plastic, iron, or other joint.
• Assists in the maintenance of the Facility and other property grounds and.
• Locates appurtenances such as valves, meters, manholes, and air reliefs using section maps or electronic detectors.
• Takes all precautions to protect employees and the public at worksites and to ensure the safety of Englewood’s water supply and the environment.
• Replace, repair, and maintain water meters, wells, and.
• Safely operates jet trucks, dump trucks, valve machines, vacuum excavators, and other equipment and tools in the performance of daily operations and duties.

• Assists in training personnel in the correct procedures and techniques used in performing wastewater collection and water distribution functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required. May serve as Duty Supervisor.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Utilities System Tech in Training: None
• Utilities System Tech I: Minimum of 1-year experience in a related field.
• Utilities System Tech II: Minimum of 2 years experience in a related field.
• Utilities System Tech III: Minimum of 3 years experience in a related field.
• Utilities System Tech IV: Minimum of 4 years experience in a related field.

• Utilities System Tech in Training: None
• Utilities System Tech I: Distribution or Wastewater Collection Class I Certification within 1 year of employment.
• Utilities System Tech II: Distribution or Wastewater Collection Class II Certification.
• Utilities System Tech III: Distribution or Wastewater Collection Class III Certification.
• Utilities System Tech IV: Distribution or Wastewater Collection Class IV Certification.

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant job experience may be substituted.

• Knowledge of proper methods to load and trailer equipment.
• Effective oral communication skills and ability to demonstrate customer service.
• Skills in construction and repair of water and sewer.
• Knows and understands the use and application of various pipe types, joint types, restraints, and thrust control systems.
• Skills in the safe operation and…