Utility Maintenance Technician II

General Job Summary :

This position performs water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system maintenance and repair tasks. The Utility Foreman leads the work of this position with direction from the Deputy Director of Public Works.

Duties and Responsibilities | Estimated % of Time :

• Operate a variety of equipment, machines and tools in the repair and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer utility systems such as dump trucks, back hoes, pumps, generators, vactors, CCTV equipment, leak detectors, metal detectors and hand tools. 25%
• Perform hydrant flushing and maintenance. Clean and televise sewer mains. Collect water samples for testing. Perform utility locates of underground water, sewer, storm sewer lines.  Locate and perform repairs of underground water main and service leaks / breaks. Assist in maintenance or replacing pumps. 25%
• Install, read, and test water meters. Inspect lift stations and pumps. Inspect water and sewer work performed by contractors.  Complete inspection forms and take inventory of materials and supplies. 15%
• Assist in rebuilding / relocating hydrants, adjusting manholes and repairing / maintaining valves. Perform minor maintenance / cleaning on buildings and equipment. 20%
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required for operations, maintenance and safety of facilities. Snow plowing and salting of streets and / or parking areas and clearing snow from pedestrian ways. Inform and advise residents and businesses on breaks in a water main, service leaks, and other concerns; take and act upon complaints from the public. Perform traffic control in work areas.  Operate equipment and machines and tools in the repair and maintenance of streets and storm sewers, such as lawn mowers, snow blowers, ATV / UTV, tractors, one ton truck with plow attachment, sweeper, and various snow plow equipment. 15%
• Perform additional duties as assigned and attend the Town required training. Regular attendance is required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observes safety, health and sanitation codes, regulations, or practices required by the Town or governmental authority.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Education & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

The Town may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Equipment Used :

Tractors, dump trucks, backhoe, pumps, generators, vactors, leak detectors, metal detectors, welder, cutting torch, sewer cleaners, lawn mowers, snow blowers, ATV / UTV, one-ton truck with plow attachment, loader, chipper, sweeper, mechanic’s hand tools, hand excavation tools, and carpenter’s tools.

Working Conditions :

Normal for this position are approximately : Early November – early March, Mon. – Thurs. 6 : 30 am – 3 : 00 pm and Fri. 6 : 30 am – 12 : 30 pm Early March – early November, Mon. – Thurs. 6 : 00 am – 3 : 00 pm and Fri. 6 : 00 am – 10 : 00 am.  The position may be required to work additional hours as per the demands of the job. The candidate must be willing and able to be on 24-hour call and must be at the Town Hall within 60 minutes of receiving the call. Within approximately six months of being in this position, the candidate will be required to carry the emergency phone for one week within a rotating schedule.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this job.

Coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing highly skilled movements such as heavy equipment use. Exert moderately heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds and to repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance. Recognize and identify similarities of differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, tastes, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks. Ability to work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents, or traffic hazards.

Note :

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements.