Utility Service Technician - Public Utilities​/Sewer Department

UTILITY SERVICE TECHNICIAN - PUBLIC UTILITIES/SEWER DEPARTMENT

CITY OF GALLATIN

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to perform semiskilled work in the installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances. May direct the work of others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Installs water and sewer connections and changeovers; inspects and seals lines; repairs and maintains utility lines; operates equipment.
2. Makes service connections to water distribution or sanitary sewer collection system.
3. Makes repairs to water distribution or sanitary sewer lines and related infrastructure.
4. Replaces water distribution or sanitary sewer lines and related infrastructure.
5. Responds to emergencies involving the water distribution system or sanitary sewer collection system.
6. Cleans the sanitary sewer collection system using a combination machine (hydraulic sewer cleaner).
7. May be required to operate motorized equipment (backhoe, dump truck, valve exercisers, hydraulic sewer cleaning truck, etc.) to complete assignments.
8. Installs, tests, and repairs potable water meters.
9. Performs locating of the water distribution or sanitary sewer collection system.
10. Assists with pumping station and treatment plant maintenance.
11. Locates and inspects underground utilities for construction and/or repair.
12. Prepares records, completes service orders, and makes detailed reports.
13. Ensures safe work methods are followed and appropriate safety equipment and precautions are utilized.
14. May be required to work overtime and/or be on call; and be able to respond to emergencies within a reasonable time.
15. Runs errands, picks up supplies and materials.
16. Regular and predictable attendance.
17. Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED.

• One (1) to two (2) years' recent work experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of water and sanitary sewer lines or related utilities experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines.

• General knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances.

• General knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools.

• Some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.

• Ability to operate back-hoe and other medium construction equipment.

• Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with vendors, staff, and governmental officials.

• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.

• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.

• Ability to direct the work of others.

• Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence;
Federal, State, and local regulations.

• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.

• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.

• Ability to maintain discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.

• Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.

• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain…