Field Construction Technician

Field Construction Technician 1

The Utility Operations & Services department is seeking a Field Construction Technician
1. This position constructs, repairs, and maintains sanitary and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure and associated system components, including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, outfalls, culverts, and water-quality facilities. 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 Field Construction Technician position will be filled at a level 1 or 2.

To be considered for both levels, you must submit a separate application for each.

(This section outlines the essential functions assigned to the position. The essential functions listed below are not intended to include all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may modify, add, or remove duties or functions at its discretion.)

• Constructs, repairs, and rehabilitates sanitary and storm sewer pipelines, manholes, and catch basins, using traditional and trenchless construction techniques; reads and works from maps and construction plans; performs pipe laying and repairs involving excavations.
• Digs trenches and ditches to lay pipelines, ensuring proper depth and alignment according to specifications. Cleans and prepares job sites for construction activities.
• Aligns and positions pipes for welding or sealing, ensuring secure connections. Applies protective coatings to pipelines to prevent corrosion.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on existing pipelines, including replacing sections of pipe and sealing leaks. Conducts pressure testing to ensure the integrity of the pipeline system.
• Trains in the safe and effective operation of a wide range of heavy equipment and machinery, including large and small excavators, rubber-tire backhoes, skid steers (standard and ride-on), compact track loaders, trenchers, telehandlers, articulated wheel loaders, horizontal directional drills, pipe-bursting machines, track trucks, rollers (large and small), and agricultural tractors of various sizes.
• Follows safety guidelines and participates in safety training to maintain a safe working environment. Installs pipeline markers and warning signs to ensure public safety.
• Responds to utility emergencies while on duty and during off-duty hours, including participating in the after-hours emergency response rotation.
• Reads and interprets maps, diagrams, and plans.
• Completes work orders to locate and mark underground utilities, connect and disconnect services, inspect leaks, and make repairs.
• Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, materials, methods, and equipment used in storm/sanitary conveyance and collection system layout, construction, maintenance, and repair, and techniques
• Hazardous material handling practices and procedures
• Safety program, procedures, and practices
• Record keeping principles and practices
• Basic civil engineering principles, practices, and standards
• Basic GIS and mapping
• Basic land surveying techniques
• Traffic control and flagging
• Municipal maintenance and construction practices

SKILL IN:

• Asphalt repair
• Concrete pouring and finishing
• Use of computers and computer software for word processing, recording data, and office applications
• Keeping accurate reports and records
• Reading and interpreting basic topographic, location, and property record maps
• Reading and interpreting basic utility layouts, design and construction drawings, illustrations, graphics, and other materials drawn from field investigations, notes, and office research
• Manual and computerized mapping
• Basic GIS usage and mapping
• Use of hand tools and small gas-powered tools

ABILITY TO:

• Safely operate maintenance and construction equipment, including large and small excavators, rubber-tire backhoes, skid steers, compact track loaders, trenchers, telehandlers, articulated wheel loaders, horizontal directional drills, pipe-bursting machines, track trucks, rollers, and agricultural tractors
• Understand and follow safety practices, policies, and procedures
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Read and interpret construction plans and maps
• Learn, use, and operate work-related computer applications
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS staff and other government officials, contractors, vendors, community groups, and the general public
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. 6 months of experience in public works, utilities, construction, wastewater, or related field;
Or Completion of a construction-related trade school;
All candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Reasonable Accommodation:

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