Utility Technician

Overview

Normally an employee will be appointed at the first step of the salary range established for their classification. The city may make an appointment above the first step at the sole discretion of the city.

GENERAL STATEMENT
Performs a variety of unskilled or semi–skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, wastewater, street maintenance, storm drainage, grounds, buildings, facilities, and other utility systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direction of the Public Works Maintenance Superintendent or the Public Works Maintenance Supervisor. May receive work guidance from a Utility Technician II or PW Maintenance Lead/Crew Chief.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None. May provide work guidance or direction to entry level probationary employees or seasonal positions.

• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, in maintenance, repair, and construction of the storm, street, wastewater, water, grounds and facility systems.
• Performs street activities including sweeping, pavement cutting and removal, asphalt installation and repair, concrete pouring and finishing, utility ditch digging and cleaning, and construction of manholes and catch basins.
• Performs water and drainage activities including installing and reading water meters, cleaning of wastewater, storm, and water mains; pipe repair; installation and back filling cutting, fitting, installation and repairing of water mains; installing taps, service lines and meters; installation of fire hydrants and valves.
• Performs grounds and facility activities including mowing, and repair of buildings and facilities.
• May assist other divisions of Public Works Maintenance including Water, Wastewater, Storm/Street, and Facilities.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weight in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand; operates tractors, mowers and loaders as assigned.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in water, wastewater, storm/street, grounds, and facility maintenance activities.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, consumption, system cleaning, etc.
• Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water, wastewater plugs or spills, street hazards, storm drainage, grounds, or facility problems. Evaluates situation and explains findings to PW Maintenance Lead/Crew Chief, Public Works Maintenance Supervisor or Public Works Maintenance Superintendent.
• Contacts residents and business owners in areas affected by maintenance activities, explains impacts on systems or area, and when it will be returned to normal service.
• Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water, and wastewater lines from the appropriate sources (call for locates, 811) prior to excavation; ability to locate City owned/operated underground utility lines and facilities including Storm, Water, and Wastewater piping.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Must maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations, and the general public.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. And a minimum one (1) year experience in construction, operation and/or maintenance of water, wastewater, or stormwater systems.

Any equivalent combination of education and…