What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Installer and Repairer III - Department of Public Works position at City of Baltimore?
POSTING DATE: 03/05/2025
SALARY RANGE: $55,750.00 - $86,539.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
Class Description
A Utilities Installer and Repairer III maintains, repairs and installs water mains, service pipes, water meters, fire hydrants, sanitary house connections, manholes, wastewater collection pipes, mains, storm drains and related appurtenances of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Work of this class may involve leading utility installers and repairers but does not involve supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a five-day workweek including evenings, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, and are subject to 24-hour call-back on a rotating basis and as required for emergencies or held over until properly relieved or for emergencies. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are exposed to inclement weather, working in confined spaces such as manholes or excavations and traffic. Work requires strenuous physical exertion including frequent bending, stooping, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting of heavy objects.
SELECTION PROCESS All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Minimum Qualifications
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of a water distribution system or storm water and wastewater system.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
Have a valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver’s license or an equivalent driver’s license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
Employees must obtain within six months of hire, and maintain, a certificate indicating that they have successfully completed the Temporary Traffic Control Manager’s training course in accordance with the specifications of the Maryland State Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation.
Employees hired or promoted into this classification after March 1, 2015, will be required as a condition of employment:
Required Knowledges, Skills And Abilities
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Benefits
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SALARY RANGE: $55,750.00 - $86,539.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
Class Description
A Utilities Installer and Repairer III maintains, repairs and installs water mains, service pipes, water meters, fire hydrants, sanitary house connections, manholes, wastewater collection pipes, mains, storm drains and related appurtenances of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Work of this class may involve leading utility installers and repairers but does not involve supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a five-day workweek including evenings, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, and are subject to 24-hour call-back on a rotating basis and as required for emergencies or held over until properly relieved or for emergencies. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are exposed to inclement weather, working in confined spaces such as manholes or excavations and traffic. Work requires strenuous physical exertion including frequent bending, stooping, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting of heavy objects.
SELECTION PROCESS All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Minimum Qualifications
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of a water distribution system or storm water and wastewater system.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
Have a valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver’s license or an equivalent driver’s license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
Employees must obtain within six months of hire, and maintain, a certificate indicating that they have successfully completed the Temporary Traffic Control Manager’s training course in accordance with the specifications of the Maryland State Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation.
Employees hired or promoted into this classification after March 1, 2015, will be required as a condition of employment:
- To apply within 30 days to obtain a temporary State of Maryland Wastewater Collection Class C2 or Water Distribution Class D1 Certifications as issued by the State of Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators. Proof of temporary licenses must be submitted to the supervisor and Human Resources within six months of hire.
- To obtain and maintain Permanent State of Maryland Wastewater Collection Class C2 or Water Distribution Class D1 Certifications issued by the State of Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators within three years from the date of hire/promotion.
- Failure to obtain or maintain certifications may result in demotion or termination of employment.
Required Knowledges, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, service pipes, water meters and related appurtenances of the water distribution system and of sanitary house connections, manholes, wastewater collection pipes and mains and storm drains.
- Knowledge of the methods, techniques, standards, tools and equipment used in street and highway maintenance and repair work.
- Knowledge of safety precautions.
- Ability to perform and interpret simple chemical tests.
- Ability to maintain records and write reports.
- Ability to ensure compliance with utility maintenance and repair related safety regulations.
- Ability to ensure compliance with preventive maintenance programs for vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to train new employees.
- Ability to assign and review the work of others.
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Benefits
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $55,750 - $86,539
