Field Technician II - Water & Sewer

Job Title

City of East Point

$20.60 Hourly

GA, GA

Full-time

Job Number : 5502

Department : Sewer Line Maintenance

Opening Date : 08 / 20 / 2024

Major Duties

• Repairs and maintains City water and sewer lines and landscapes;
• Conducts road construction and cleans streets;
• Patches pot holes and performs other tasks in repairing streets;
• Repairs and maintains City sidewalks and grounds;
• Loads and unloads items such as stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, pipe, timber and heavy mechanical equipment;
• Assists in semi-skilled work by handling tools, carrying or lifting lumber, mixing or placing cement and asphalt concrete, performing simple repairs or running errands;
• Operate close circuit television vehicle;
• Performs a variety of other heavy manual work in connection with maintenance of streets, roads and facilities;
• Assists in the installation of storm drain pipes and construction of catch basins;
• Collects and disposes of debris, trash, etc. caused by job;
• Cuts grass around public buildings and right-of-ways;
• Operates weed eater and other grounds maintenance equipment;
• Maintains and repairs equipment;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years of related experience; valid State of Georgia Driver's License; obtain CDL class B within one year; equivalent combination of education and experience and must obtain Distribution License within one year.

Knowledge Required by the Position

Supervisory Controls : The supervisor or foreman assigns work. Work is spot-checked in progress and reviewed when completed for accuracy, nature and propriety of the final results. Guidelines : Guidelines include City and departmental safety policies and procedures, as well as supervisory instructions. These guidelines are clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application. Complexity : The work consists of related water, sewer, stormwater, buildings, grounds, roads and drainage maintenance duties. Scope and Effect : The purpose of this position is to perform heavy, manual labor in the areas of water, sewer, sanitation, stormwater, and buildings and grounds. Successful performance helps ensure safe and efficient Public Works services, as well as a positive public image for the City. Personal Contacts : Contacts are typically with co-workers. Purpose of Contacts : Contacts are typically accessed to exchange information and provide services. Physical Demands : The work is typically performed with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, equipment and material, climb ladders, and use tools or equipment requiring a moderate degree of dexterity. Work Environment : The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, irritating chemicals, machinery with moving parts, and occasional hot, cold or inclement weather. This work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves. Supervisory and Management Responsibility : None.

Benefits

Address : 2757 East Point Street East Point, Georgia, 30344