Municipal Technician

 Summary:

In this position, you will conduct field assignments for various clients of the Company.  Your work assignments will vary, but will generally involve the use of your mechanical and other field trades skills, with you performing the following basic types of work: (i) set-up, operation and tear-down of pumps, generators, piping systems, pipelines, manifolds, and related appurtenances in support of our municipal and industrial services business; (ii) operation and maintenance of water and wastewater transfer systems; (iii) and such other business activities as may be undertaken by the Company.  Typical projects are likely to include water & wastewater diversion by HDPE piping, including stream bypass, sewer bypass, and other related pumping and dewatering projects. Also, in this position you will be responsible for assisting the Fieldforce storage yard in maintenance and disbursement of equipment, supplying accurate parts information to employees and customers, and responsible for maintenance of yard facilities and vehicles.  In this position you will be collaborating with multiple managers with varying degrees of demand in a fast-paced environment and carrying a high level of responsibility with limited supervision.  

Standard Specifications: 

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. 

 Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, or other employees. 

Education/Qualifications

Essential:

1. Graduated from a standard high school for GED or have equivalent experience

Desirable:

1.  Prior water transfer, water/wastewater pumping, or construction related experience
2. Commercial Driver’s License
3. Certification as a HDPE Fusion Technician
4. Mechanical experience
5. Equipment operating experience
6. Confined space training

Requirements/Skills

Essential:

1. Satisfactory driving record for last 3 years (determined by Company driving standards)
2. Valid driver’s license
3. Excellent customer service attitude and skills
4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
5. Ability to read and follow directions
6. Professional phone manners
7. Proficiency with computers
8. Background in industrial equipment and knowledge of machinery
9. Ability to operate yard equipment as required, telehandler/forklift experience preferred

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the yard, parking areas and/or buildings. This includes unlocking the yard gates early in the morning and at night. This includes picking up trash as required and basic facility maintenance. 
2.  Coordinate with management in scheduling and delivery of all Keystone owned and/or rented equipment, tools, and supplies to Fieldforce job sites. 
3.  Maintain an orderly yard with equipment stored in proper locations for easy access. 
4.  Inspect all equipment and tools for damages and repair or have them repaired as required
5.  Performa routine maintenance on all equipment including generators, compressors, skid loaders, pumps, etc. This may include regular oil and gas changes, checking equipment to ensure it starts, etc. 
6. Arrange for the repair of equipment and tools as needed by outside vendors.
7. Receive all incoming goods verifying quantities received against quantities shipped on packing slips. 
8.  Monitor stocking levels and order inventory as required based on usage of equipment and parts. 
9. Maintain records for shipments/deliveries. 
10. Provide parts pricing information to personnel when needed. 
11. Receive, clean and store fleet trucks and equipment in the yard as required. 
12. Perform weekly and monthly inventory reports and analysis of usage. 
13. Provide and ensure a maintenance plan for all tools and equipment is in enforced. 
14.  Assist with worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution. 
15. Project tool-ups and mobilization services, to include procurement, loading, transport and assembling required equipment and water transfer line.
16. Construction services such as excavation-type work; basic carpentry; basic plumbing; HDPE pipe fusion, basic mechanical set-ups, truck-driving, and general labor, as needed to support water supply and water & wastewater transfer activities.  
17. Quality control and quality assurance duties, as assigned, to include the reading of design drawings and specifications to support project planning and project set-ups, layout, and actual construction; and to inspect work to ensure work quality and compliance with project specifications.  
18. Equipment operation and maintenance, as needed to operate pumps, generators, and water supply and wastewater transfer systems.  
19.  Equipment and troubleshooting systems and repairs, as needed to maintain performance as required under the Company’s contracts with its clients.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

           None

 Physical Demands: 

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to lift and / or carry up to 75 pounds on a daily basis.
• Ability to walk in uneven, slippery, and muddy conditions 
• Ability to work outdoors in all environmental conditions. 
• Ability to operate and maneuver on and off an all-terrain vehicle throughout the day  

• Workers will be subject to other physical activities required, including climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. 
•  Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and range of vision necessary to safely perform job functions 
• Ability to respond and support emergency requirements for parts and equipment. 
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Frequent travel and outdoor work in all environmental conditions. 

NOTE: 

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and requirements are essential job functions.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment  relationship.