Capital Maintenance Tech

Title: Water Capital Maintenance Tech

Location: Nampa,

Position Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00/hour

Reports To: Capital Maintenance Supervisor

Division: Water & Irrigation

Department: Water

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.18% employer contribution
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center and Golf Membership Discounts

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform routine and skilled work in the installation and maintenance of domestic and pressurized irrigation water systems and services. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Water Capital-Maintenance Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the general public.

The principal duties of this class are performed in a water plant environment and at a variety of City services locations with exposure to hazardous chemicals, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards, construction equipment, below-grade hazards, and adverse weather and traffic conditions.

• Installs and maintains domestic and non-domestic new water line installations, including main line pipes, valves, meters, and distribution lines safely and efficiently, and in compliance with City and Federal rules and regulations and ISPWC standards. Maintains, replaces, and services existing domestic and non-domestic water services and line installations in compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations, including exercising valves according to a scheduled program.
• Performs emergency shutdown or repair work on all domestic and non-domestic water systems. Responds promptly to emergency or flood calls to minimize water damage to public and private property while maintaining compliance with AWWA, State, and EPA standards to prevent contamination. Performs on-call duties on a rotating basis.
• Installs and tests new construction meter sets as scheduled.
• Installs and maintains fire hydrants according to a scheduled program.
• Maintains and repairs hydraulic pumps and equipment, and the vacuum excavator.
• Installs forms and pours concrete for boxes, sidewalks, and gutters; breaks pavement, places and repairs lines, and makes temporary surface repairs; and performs basic landscaping operations to return the job site to original condition.
• Operates a variety of complex heavy, light, and motorized equipment, including backhoe, excavator, skid steer, vacuum excavator, hydraulic valve exerciser, tapping machines, and other related equipment in accordance with licensing and safety standards, schedules vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Carefully prepares work zone to minimize potential danger areas and alert public; ensures public and operational safety, including interacting with the public and with other agencies regarding service outages, and road closures.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned, maintains CEUs and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting…