Line Maintenance Tech​/Equipment Opertator

General Statement of Duties

Performs responsible semi-skilled and skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines, and appurtenances. Operates a variety of difficult heavy construction equipment performing functions requiring a high level of skill and competence.

An employee in this class performs a variety of skilled work as a member of a crew engaged in the construction, installation and repair of water and sewer lines. Work involves the operation of construction equipment in the installation, replacement and repair of water and sewer pipes to specific grade and depth, and back filling and compacting the site. Work also includes making taps to water and sewer mains, installing hydrants, meters, and valves, and making repairs to the water and sewer system.

Employees are subject working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work.

Work is performed under regular supervision Utility Maintenance Crew Leader and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.

• Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections.
• Lays water and sewer pipe; adjusts pipe to proper grade and depth with laser; repairs and replaces sewer and water lines and related facilities.
• Installs, services and tests water meters and meter yokes.
• Assists with operation of camera to video sewer lines.
• Inspects sewer lift stations for proper operations; take flow readings; performs preventive maintenance and minor repair.
• Operates backhoe, front end loader, dump trucks, jackhammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines.
• Operates equipment in street and pedestrian traffic, around other ground utilities and in other tight places requiring care and skill.
• Installs hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants
• Unstops sewer lines with pressure machines, rodding machines or hand tools.
• Makes simple records of work activities.
• Fill in for meter readers as needed
• Perform basic line locating for water and sewer lines
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance to assigned equipment.

Performs other related tasks as required.