Field Services Technician; Meter Operations​/Maintenance & Repair​/Lslr); DWSD Internal

SUMMARY:

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates.

Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Repair broken water mains. Repair hydrants throughout the service area. Assist Box crews in providing repairs. Perform turn-on and turn-off services for installation, repair or shutoff of various equipment and devices. Complete water service repair digs. Track and perform routine Gate maintenance. Initiate and complete investigations. Actively participate on Two Man Dig Crew, (three-yard dump, mini excavator). Start as an extra person on the Leak Crew, with proficiency in all aspects of the Leak Crew job duties after this time period (dump truck, backhoe, repairing mains, shoring, etc.).

Box Crew Turn-on/Turn-off. Change and install 5/8 inch to 10-inch meters. Perform testing and calibration of meters. Perform work on stop boxes. Investigate problems with meters. Make adjustments to meter components. Perform Meter Interface Units (MIU) installations, wiring, programming and troubleshooting. Operate field laptop as the primary method for receiving, updating and closing work orders. Must have ability to work outside in inclement weather.

Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). A valid Michigan Commercial Driver’s License with an Airbrake endorsement (CDL-A) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain. Provide on the job training.

Perform yard duties to provide tools and supplies at multiple locations. Complete scheduled Preventative Maintenance on tools and equipment. Maintain vehicle inventory. Perform related work duties as assigned.

• Computerized Maintenance Management System, to create, plan, schedule, and close work orders
• Methods, materials, tools, equipment and methods used in the installation, repair, maintenance and construction of water distribution and wastewater collections systems
• Geographical layout of southeastern Michigan and street locations
• Bracing and shoring in accordance with MIOSHA standards
• Basic bricklaying
• Basic Geographic Information Systems
• Basic plumbing; change out curb stop
• General safety (confined space)
• TV Truck Fundamentals
• Set camera for inspection

• Utilize job related equipment (dump truck, backhoe, vactor, etc.)
• Effectively query and generate work orders and maintain and update various databases and automated records
• Identify problems and troubleshoot accordingly
• Use basic technology

• Operate hand tools; pneumatic tools and other construction related equipment
• Operate trucks and other motorized equipment used on water and sewer system maintenance and construction
• Collect and analyze process and performance data used to diagnose, repair and perform preventive maintenance of equipment
• Complete arithmetic computations
• Read and interpret schematics
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Maintain effective working relationships with others
• Replace and repair major equipment
• Direct team activities or work as a team member
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Department about process, equipment or potential problems
• Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
• Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
• Actively participate on Two Man Dig Crew, three (3) months, (Three-yard dump, mini excavator)
• Starts as an extra person on the Leak Crew for six (6) months, needs to be proficient on…