What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Technician I position at American States Utility Services, Inc.?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Utility Technician I to join our team at American States Water. As a Utility Technician I, you will be responsible for performing activities related to water and wastewater system maintenance, including water quality and supply.
Key Responsibilities
- Under close supervision, performs activities related to water and wastewater system maintenance, including water quality and supply.
- Inspects, installs, repairs, replaces, tests and certifies water mains, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, backflow protection devices and other related water system assets.
- Inspects, installs, repairs, and replaces sewer lines, lateral cleanouts, manholes, collection mains; operates video equipment on sewer lines to determine system deficiencies and other related wastewater system assets.
- Inspects sewer lift stations; ensures SCADA alarms are communicating properly; conducts visual inspections of wet wells and pump cycling and float conditions.
- Responds to Service Orders related to line locations. Marks water and wastewater infrastructure, as well as subsidiary owned electric lines near pump stations and their respective emergency generator assemblies.
- Performs customer support activity. Interacts with the public in a professional manner.
- Notifies customers of scheduled and emergency outages.
- Develops skills and becomes proficient at interpreting technical and operational documents, manuals, blueprints, system maps, construction specs and standards.
- Reads meters manually and/or using automated equipment.
- Responds quickly and accurately to service requests.
- May operate heavy machinery, including dump truck, Vactor truck, bush-hog and right-of-way clearing equipment and backhoe, as well as other related equipment, in performing skilled and semiskilled duties for water and wastewater system maintenance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must obtain state required water and/or wastewater training permits within 90 days if applicable.
- Must possess and keep current a valid Driver's License issued by the state where employed.
- Must be able to obtain applicable Commercial Driver's Permit issued by the state where employed within six months and applicable Commercial Driver's License within one year of hire date and keep current thereafter.
- Must take and pass Federal OSHA, US Army Corps of Engineers, and/or State Mandated Safety training, with annual refresher courses, as required by the associated regulations for this position. Such training will be provided by the Company and compliance is mandatory.
Physical Requirements
- Working in confined spaces.
- Working in areas exposed to noise and chemicals.
- Working in extreme weather conditions.
- Lifting and carrying loads up to 50 lbs.
- Climbing inspection ladders.
- Performing work up to the limits of elevated water storage tanks.
- Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, grasping, fine dexterity, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision including color determination, hearing, foot & hand controls.
We offer a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid vacation and sick time, and twelve Company paid holidays per year. We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan and a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.
