Field Utilities Technician

The City of El Mirage Utilities Customer Service Department is hiring! 

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JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Job Classification Title: Utilities Operator Trainee

Working Title:  Field Utilities Technician 

FLSA Status:  NE        

Safety Sensitive: Yes  

Pay Grade: 30

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements.  The essential duties and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned as determined by the City of El Mirage.

This is the first level in a four-level Maintenance and Operations - Utilities classification series.  This position is responsible for serving as a Field Utilities Technician (meter services) trainee in the operation of utility billing meter infrastructure. Incumbents will work with certified operators under close supervision.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Organizational Role: Entry/Prescribed

Supervision Exercised: None

Budget Authority: None  

Competency Rank(s): N/A

The following is intended to describe the core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the City’s needs.

• Performs installations, repairs, replacements, and or removal of water meters, meter boxes, and meter lids as required. 
• Receive and process requests for field investigation and meter issues. 
• Turn water services ON/OFF in accordance with service orders and record necessary information. 
• Installs construction hydrant water meter and witness backflow assemblies. 
• Provides field customer service related to new service, high bill complaints, flow checks, and or other related issues. 
• Investigate and evaluate customer complaints related to water usage, water leaks, and no water service.
• Read meters and record water meter readings and meter conditions on a tablet. 
• Locates and reads buried or flooded meters. 
• Cleans meter boxes. 
• Follows standard operating procedures for operation, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Enters data and maintains logs and records.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Safe driving practices and geography of the city.
• Maintaining logs and records.
• Basic math to calculate measurements, as assigned.
• Operation of small hand and power tools.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as assigned.

SKILLS

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Learning through observation.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Inspecting facilities and grounds to identify repair issues.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals as assigned.
• Calculating measurements and performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Maintaining logs and records.
• Communicating effectively to exchange and receive information and instructions.
• Learning to use a computer and specialized software.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards as assigned.
• Providing customer service.

Education and Experience:  

High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses:  

• Arizona Class D Driver’s License.

Safety Sensitive Assignment(s):

• Utilities Operator Trainee. 

CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry unless replaced by higher licensure/certification.

ADA INFORMATION

Type of Work:  

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Physical Requirements:  

The following physical activities are essential to the performance of the job: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

The following physical activities may be performed, but are not essential to the job: crawling.

Work Environment/Conditions:  

Based on the assignment may be primarily outdoors or split roughly the same inside/outside (including being in a vehicle).   Environmental conditions may include moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, and seldom exposure to inadequate lighting, restricted movement in workspace, and intense noise. 

The City reserves the right to consider only the most qualified applicants for the succeeding examination processes. Application and review (Training and Experience Evaluation) and Interview. Appointment subject to successful completion of pre-employment background examinations.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for a qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

The City of El Mirage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $19 - $23