What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Collection Technician position at CITY OF BELMONT?
Job Details
Description
General Statement of Duties
Performs responsible semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, location, repair and preventive maintenance of water and sewer lines and other utility appurtenances.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work as a member of a crew engaged in the installation and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances. Work involves the operation of construction equipment in the installation, replacement and repair of water and sewer pipes to and back filling and compacting the site. Work also includes making taps to water and sewer mains, installing hydrants, meters, and valves, reading meters, flushing hydrants, exercising valves, and making repairs to the water and sewer distribution and collection system. Employees are subject working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections.
Repairs and replaces water lines, hydrants, and meters.
Locates and marks water lines and appurtenances for other utilities and contractors.
Assists with meter installations, changes, maintenance, and repairs.
Participates in hydrant and valve exercising, hydrant flushing, manhole inspections, AMI infrastructure maintenance, and other maintenance programs.
Operates backhoe, front end loader, dump trucks, jack hammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, boring machines, and hand held detection equipment.
Installs hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
Assists with observing and inspecting the work of contractors.
Performs landscaping and asphalt repair after work is completed.
Sets up safety cones and signs and may flag traffic around construction sites.
Participates in cleaning and maintaining light and medium vehicles, equipment and tools.
Stocks and maintains assigned trucks and equipment.
Prepares daily logs or other records.
Operates a City vehicle to drive to work sites.
Participates in an on-call rotating schedule.
Additional Job Duties
May back up or assist other staff or other divisions.
Performs other related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines.
Working knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances.
Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools and construction equipment.
Working knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
Working knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned area of work.
Some knowledge of the proper placement of traffic safety signs and cones.
Knowledge of the municipal water service policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.
Skill in customer contact, teamwork and collaborative conflict resolution.
Skill in the operation of a light and medium size construction equipment.
Ability to obtain flagger certification from NC Department of Transportation.
Ability to attend work regularly and to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, perform duties in heavy traffic and under adverse weather conditions, and work as part of a team in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to complete simple reports.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
Must possess the visual acuity for depth perception, night vision, inspection of small parts and/or defects, operating motor vehicles or equipment and for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, read gauges, and make written records.
Must have the stamina to work for extended periods, some of which in emergency situations.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and some experience in construction-related utility work including heavy equipment operation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of valid class B North Carolina commercial driver's license within 12 months of hire.
Ability to obtain grade C water distribution, grade I wastewater, and/or meter certification within 18 months.
Salary : $37,563 - $60,101