What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Maintainer II (Command Center) position at The Metropolitan District Commission?
Job Summary
The purpose of this classification is to provide responsible utility maintenance and laboring work which may involve operating compressor trucks with air-driven excavation and cutting equipment, maintaining and installing residential, commercial and industrial water meters with consumption read technology, investigating and resolving various customer complaints and issues and servicing and maintaining and repairing gates, hydrants and related assemblies. Work involves responsibility for safe operation of utility maintenance equipment. Duties may include the operation of gate trucks and various pneumatic excavation tools and pipe cutting equipment, the installation of water meters with consumption collecting read technologies and the investigation of all types of customer concerns and complaints. This position also has the responsibility for making routine equipment operating decisions in accordance with established procedures. This work requires that the employee have some knowledge, skill and ability in water and sewer line maintenance, gate maintenance, hydrant maintenance and meter installation. Works under the general direction of a crew leader or supervisor.
Essential Functions
Performs laboring work in support of gate crews or other maintenance operations, as assigned. Performs routine service and repair of gates and related assemblies. Operates, tests and inspects gates and related assemblies. Replaces worn or defective gate, regulator and relief valve parts.
Locates gates and related assemblies and excavates and grades, as necessary. Investigates and-repairs stuffing box, gland and bonnet leaks. Installs spacers and frames to bring gate boxes and manholes up to grade. Reads and interprets parts diagrams, basic blueprints and sketches and Gate Books.
Performs routine service and repair of hydrants and related assemblies. Operates, tests, inspects, flushes, and cleans hydrants. Replaces worn or defective hydrant parts. Locates hydrants and related assemblies. Investigates leaks, as assigned, and performs emergency shutdown operations during water system failures. Operates a two-way radio pickup truck to transport equipment and materials to the job site.
Responds first to reported system emergencies. Investigates water service leaks, blockages and related problems and determines responsibility for correction. Confers with customers about District repair policies and referral resources. Determines whether repairs can be made alone or if assistance is needed.
Removes and replaces or repairs or assists in removing and replacing or repairing water meters, plumbing or appliances, as determined in the investigation. Works in residences, commercial and industrial premises, and in pits and vaults. Installs pressure and meter recorders. Inspects and flushes hydrants and gates. Services and repairs hydrants and related assemblies. Replaces worn or defective parts. Operates, tests, inspects, flushes, and cleans hydrants. Oversees the work of any assigned assistant in the performance of hydrant and related assembly service and repair.
Locates hydrants and related assemblies. Investigates leaks and performs emergency shut-down operations during water system failures. Operates a power gate machine to shut down and open large mains and gates. Performs pipe repairs. May operate a dump truck in emergencies, as assigned.
Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures.
Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection of them prior to use.
Responds to utility emergencies at any time of day or night, as directed. Serves on-call for emergencies, as assigned.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or the equivalent plus two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in water service maintenance and plumbing, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License, Subclassification "B" with airbrake endorsement.
As part of the screening process, applicants will be required to take a written and practical exam. Candidates must pass the practical to be considered further for point evaluation by supervision.
The MDC seeks to enhance the diversity of its workforce. People of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will undergo an internal background check.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
