Utility Technician l

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Removes old and damaged water and sewer services and replaces according to codes and requirements.
• Gathers the necessary equipment, parts and materials that are necessary to complete the assigned tasks for each day.
• Assists the operator by observing all excavation to ensure that it is done in a safe and timely manner.
• Digs around marked and unmarked utilities with shovels, trowels, picks and various hand tools to prevent unnecessary damage to utilities and lines.
• Fixes water leaks on main lines, fire hydrants, and service lines.
• Resets, raises and lowers manhole castings, valve boxes, fire hydrants, water meters and sewer clean out boxes, using grade rings, valve blocks, concrete, brick, mortar and fire hydrant extensions.
• Removes debris and prevents infiltration and blockage issues.
• Maintains, services and cleans all tools, trucks and equipment.
• Inventories all parts within trucks and facilities.
• Installs new sewer, water and re-purified main lines and services.
• Repairs asphalt, forms, pours, and finishes concrete in sidewalks, gutters, and driveways where excavation has taken place.
• Rods stopped sewers for the removal of roots and various types of debris in order to restore service to customers.
• Sets up the necessary signs, cones and safety equipment to ensure a safe and functional work zone.
• Makes water taps on various sizes and types of main lines.
• Sets manholes according to proper grade and seals all incoming and outgoing main lines and joints using hydraulic cement.
• Participates in standby duties, which involves working alone or with co-workers at night, weekends, and holidays to resolve situations that occur after normal business hours.
• Performs other work as assigned.

• Refer to Essential Functions Addendum #3.

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in maintenance of municipal water and re-purified water distribution systems, and wastewater collection system is preferred.

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have or the ability to obtain American Red Cross CPR and First Aid within 12 months from date of employment.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.