Utility Tech

Utility Tech role at City of Salisbury, NC

Utility Tech $39,196/yr - $42,427/yr

• Administrative Planning/Task Completion
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  Holds self accountable for assigned responsibilities and sees tasks through to completion in a timely manner.
• Assists in installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of all aspects of the water main system, storm drain system, and sanitary sewer system.
• Operates the dump truck and various equipment including air compressor, backhoe pneumatic tools, jumping jacks, vibratory plates, utility saws/floor saws, gas and air powered pumps and various hand tools.
• Excavates and backs up trenches in order to complete repairs.
• Transports equipment, tools and materials to and from job sites.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks.
• Stocks vehicle with necessary equipment and material.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains facilities, tools and equipment.
• Observes and promotes all established safety procedures.
• Assists in performing preventative maintenance on all equipment and facilities as appropriate.
• Assists with the setup of work zone traffic control.
• Responds to after-hours calls on nights, weekends and holidays.
• Performs general maintenance of utility building and grounds including mowing lawn and landscaping duties.
• Keeps supervisor informed of unusual or detrimental conditions including equipment malfunctions and process problems.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months of experience in plumbing, water and sewer operation, maintenance, or construction
• Valid Driver's License
• CDL Learner's Permit and DOT Medical Card
• CDL Class B license within 12 months of employment
• Flagger Certification
• CPR Certification

Work requires occasional physical effort in the handling of materials up to 80 pounds and/or continual standing or walking 60%+ of the time. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places such as offices or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations.

• Communication:
  Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively to exchange information. Listens to others and provides useful feedback.
• Work Ethic:
  Demonstrates personal accountability, effective work habits, integrity and ethical behavior.
• Teamwork:
  Works well as a part of a team through respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, affiliates and stakeholder groups.
• Problem Solving:
  Improves, designs, refines, finds and invents criteria to combine in order to resolve problems. This combines creative and critical thinking.
• Initiative:
  Takes charge before others do and/or without being instructed.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Government Administration

* The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.*