FIELD SERVICE INSPECTOR, LEVEL 1 OR 2 - Range 19-21 / PLU

Municipality of Anchorage (AK) • 3000 Arctic Blvd., AK

91d • $36 - $42

About The Position

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union. Under general direction and limited supervision, works directly with water and wastewater customers, operators, and contractors in the field. Responds to emergency reports of AWWU service lines, mains, hydrants and valve failures, and provide immediate road closure as safely as possible until barricade contractor arrives. Documents a variety of complex water and wastewater projects, and physical facilities. Perform physical locates of underground utility lines, commence turn on/off of services, valves and mains. Operate distribution and collection systems as directed. Communicate professionally and effectively with contractors, plumbers, other MOA agencies, and customers on various scheduled and emergencies, inspection/compliance issues, work orders, and field charges. Complete permits, troubleshoot and assess both scheduled and non-scheduled response required for water and wastewater. Repair and replace water meters, inspect plumbing for appropriate size and installation to be consistent with good public health practices, and as required by the State, MOA, and Utility plumbing. Must have good computer skills for use of different software programs for daily reports and documentation used by the Utility and MOA Risk Management. Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU's disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee's potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater distribution and collection systems.
• Satisfactory background check including criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credentials (TWIC) within 180 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• State of Alaska Water Distribution I and Wastewater Collection I Operator Certificate at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with water and wastewater customers, operators, and contractors in the field.
• Respond to emergency reports of AWWU service lines, mains, hydrants and valve failures.
• Provide immediate road closure until barricade contractor arrives.
• Document a variety of complex water and wastewater projects and physical facilities.
• Perform physical locates of underground utility lines.
• Commence turn on/off of services, valves and mains.
• Operate distribution and collection systems as directed.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with contractors, plumbers, other MOA agencies, and customers.
• Complete permits and troubleshoot both scheduled and non-scheduled responses required for water and wastewater.
• Repair and replace water meters.
• Inspect plumbing for appropriate size and installation.
• Utilize computer skills for daily reports and documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees