FT - Maintenance Technician II - Water Utility Division

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - WATER

Department: Public Services

Division: Water Utility

Pay Grade: GRADE 130: $49,790.58 - $72,196.34 Annual Salary, ($23.94 - $34.71) Hourly Rate

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Merit, Full-Time, 40 Hours Weekly, Eligible for Benefits

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position performs skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and related service activities related to street, traffic, and utility maintenance. The position occasionally fills in for the crew leader. Receives direct supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Crew Leader.

Essential Job Functions

• Work associated with laying, repairing, and maintaining pipelines and associated system components; work with SCADA, meters, and other electronic and computer associated equipment.
• Labor type work includes working with construction, paving or landscaping material.
• Operate construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as dump trucks, front-end loader, backhoe, asphalt patch truck, vactor, flush truck, compressors, jack hammers, paint sprayers, sand blasters, concrete saws, mowers, edgers and blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform snow removal and ice control duties as required.
• Produce computer generated reports.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, services, fire hydrants, valves, detector checks, and backflow prevention devices.
• Install air breathing systems.
• Flush main water lines and hydrants as necessary.
• Assist in pipe laying and pipeline repairs.
• Assist in tapping main lines and boring for service installations; replace customer service lines.
• Check water lines and meters for leaks; make water line connections and set meters; accordingly, install and replace customer service lines and meters when necessary.
• Conduct high water bill inspections; install, repair, and replace meters and meter vaults and boxes.
• Remove old water meters and set new ones; repair and replace rings and covers; continually inspect repairs.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employee is required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employee is required to communicate in-person with the public during office hours; and employees are required to use on-site equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• At least two years of general experience in construction operation, construction equipment operation, and/or other utility experience; two years of water system maintenance experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, within 150 days of appointment, a Class B CDL.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Grade IV Water Distribution certificate within six months.
• Employees will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 within one year of hire.
• OGDEN CITY BENEFITS
• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• FULL JOB DESCRIPTON ATTACHED AS PDF