Public Works Technician (I - V) Water

Public Works Technician

This is unskilled or semi-skilled labor in the construction and maintenance activities of Public Works or responsible skilled work in the operation and maintenance of various equipment used in Public Works. Employee may be required to operate a variety of small to heavy construction equipment and to perform laboring duties. Level at time of hiring is dependent upon meeting education and experience requirements.

Public Works Technician I : L14

Public Works Technician II : L15

Public Works Technician III : L16

Public Works Technician IV : L17

Public Works Technician V : L18

Level I Technicians (depending on assignment) :

• Perform manual and semi-skilled laboring tasks related to the collection of refuse and recycling; transportation construction, repair, and maintenance; grounds and right-of-way maintenance; pavement marking installation, sign installation, assisting in various lighting and / or traffic signal maintenance operations; painting, HVAC filter changes, replacement of light bulbs
• Perform manual and semi-skilled laboring tasks related to the construction and maintenance activities of the water distribution, wastewater collection or reclaimed distribution systems.
• Perform a variety of manual labor tasks that may include, but are not limited to the following : assisting in maintenance and construction of sewer force mains, gravity sanitary sewer mains and service laterals, water distribution mains, service lines and meters; repair and replacement of fire hydrants, valves and manholes; repairing of asphalt surfaces and / or setting forms, finishing concrete, and laying brick; planting / trimming lawns, shrubs, and trees, etc.
• Perform manual and semi-skilled laboring tasks related to the construction and maintenance activities of the water production and water reclamation systems.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on City vehicles, mechanical equipment and other machinery. This includes changing fluids and filters, checking brakes and electrical equipment, and making repairs as necessary.
• Adjusts and repairs charging systems and cooling systems. In addition, corrects faulty air conditioning systems. Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, and front and rear axle assemblies.
• Repairs hydraulic cylinders in trucks and lines to main valves. Also repairs hydraulics on heavy equipment, repairing air leaks and main valves.
• Conducts various errands as needed, which may include picking up or delivering vehicles, parts, or supplies and receiving, loading and transporting materials and equipment to and from job site.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Receives and interprets various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, daily work reports, confined space entry sheets, warehouse order sheets, material safety data sheets, architectural drawings, electrical drawings, maps, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other divisions, other departments, contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed, to coordinate safe work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Progressive job functions for Level II through V :