26-033 Utilities Technician, Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

The Community Services Director is seeking an individual to perform highly responsible work in identifying and locating the City’s various aerial and underground assets (water mains, sewer lines, storm drains, and conduits). To perform field layout or markings, utilizing GNSS / GPS or tie-sheets. Collect and obtain asset information such as condition, material, location and elevation. Supports City’s GIS system and serves as lead to Safety Committee.

This is a 40 hour per week, non-exempt position with full time benefit offerings.  $30.34 to $43.94 per hour.  Position is open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class) :

1. Manages Dig-Safe system for the City including tracking incoming requests, placing City requests, pre-marking, and marking and laying-out locations of buried City assets and infrastructure such as water mains, sewer lines, storm drains and any buried conduits for electric or telecoms.

2. Researches variety of records, maps, plots, videos, tie-cards, to provide accurate field-locations of City assets and infrastructure.

3. Provides accurate markings of buried infrastructure and also documents and collects new or additional information using GPS, as-builts, or tie-records.

4. Responsible for continually updating and / or upgrading mapping information or documents related to City infrastructure. Supports Department of IT with collection of asset management data or utility locations in support of building and refining the City’s GIS System.

5. Serves as lead on Safety Committee to further enhance and develop the City’s written programs and overall performance in regards to safety.

6. Inspects new utility installations and observes testing required for acceptance : water, sewer, drainage, and roadways.

7. Respond to water or sewer breaks and other service interruptions, and conduct or assist in repairs. Install, repair, maintain, tap, clean and flush water mains, pipe, gates and fittings, and meters on mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assist in shutting off broken sections of water mains.

8. Respond to sewer collection issues to conduct or assist in repairs. Assist with operation of jet truck, camera truck, sewer rodder and other light and medium-sized construction and power equipment.

9. Operate trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, tools and materials.

10. Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.

11. Complete and maintain records and reports as required.

12. Perform snow removal and sanding activities, assist in mitigating natural and man-made emergencies as needed.

13. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and agencies, and the general public.

14. Maintain familiarity with and executes safe work procedures associated with assigned work.

15. Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS : Considerable knowledge of utility construction and operations (specific to water, sewer & drainage) including principles and practices, knowledge of the methods, materials, and layout. Ability to read maps, plans and interpret data from plans, tie-cards, and / or GPS data. Prior experience with and knowledge of GNSS / GPS receivers, geographic information systems (GIS & GNSS / GPS), computer hardware and software, including mobile technology, operating systems and applications. Intermediate level skills to troubleshoot, prioritize, escalate and find technical solutions quickly and effectively, often using fellow staff members, online and vendor resources; knowledge of the capabilities and requirements of information technology equipment; demonstrated ability in completing effective oral and written communications, including information technology systems documentation; knowledge of the functions, organization and infrastructure of municipal government. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work day with minimal supervision; ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations; ability to maintain electronic and written records and prepare reports. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with department supervisors, fellow employees and the public; ability to deal with service problems courteously and tactfully. Ability to work under adverse conditions.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : Minimum of an Associate Degree in engineering or construction management or related field of study; OR 5 years direct utility experience (water, sewer, storm drainage) : OR equivalent experience related to surveying, drafting, or mapping; OR any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must maintain valid CDL-B license with air brake and tanker endorsement. Must maintain complete certification for NE Collection Systems Operator Certificate Grade II and State of NH Water Distribution Certification Grade II.

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