Underground Utilities: Maintenance Technician I

Job Purpose and Objectives:

The Underground Utilities Maintenance Technician I position performs semi-skilled and unskilled work in the repair and maintenance of water mains, water meters, and fire hydrants and sanitary and storm water sewer system. This position performs heavy manual labor.

Essential Functions

· Excavates ground for water main breaks, new installations, fire hydrant installations, replacing valves, and other work;

· Cleans out open trenches for proper water flow;

· Backfills ditches and holes;

· Loads material on truck;

· Operates medium and light equipment and trucks;

· Repairs and replaces water valves and pipes;

· Repairs and replaces fire hydrants;

· Pours and finishes concrete;

· Lifts pipe, fire hydrants, and valves in boom truck;

· Unloads inventory;

· Operates hand tools, trucks, pin locator, and metro truck;

· Uses small hand and power tools;

· Makes various sizes of water taps;

· Raises and lowers meter tiles to ground level;

· Replaces broken shut-offs and risers;

· Maintains machinery and equipment;

· Cleans assigned areas of public works grounds;

· Performs standby duties up to five times a year or more. This is an after hour duty a week at a time and includes help with the inspection, cleaning and repair of sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines. This requires learning the use of all equipment involved, preventative maintenance of all of the sanitary sewer lift stations, and learning to read all books on locations of said sewer lines, storm sewer lines, and also underground water lines;

Marginal Functions

· Assists other departments as needed;

· Collects and takes water samples to water plant;

· May perform other duties deemed necessary or as required.

Maintenance Worker -Underground Utilities Position Requirements

Experience: Prior experience is not required, but one to three years of construction of all underground utilities experience is preferred. The employee in this position is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after one year in the position.

Education: High school diploma or GED is required.

Licenses: A valid Kansas driver's license is required

A CDL is a plus

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of concrete preparation and finishing

2. Ability to learn water distribution system, sanitary sewer collection lines, and repair and maintenance standards

3. Ability to read and interpret map books and flow charts

4. Ability to receive, understand, and follow oral and written instructions

5. Ability to learn safety standards and procedures in work assignments

6. Ability to operate a tapping machine, boom truck, dump truck, jack hammer, friction saw, hydra-stop machine, metro-tech, hand tools, and other related equipment

7. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

8. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently

9. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner

10. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment

11. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously

12. Strong written and verbal communication skills

13. Problem solving and critical thinking skills

14. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities

15. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner with general public and employees

16. Attention to detail

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.75 - $18.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18