Field Tech I (Water & Sewer Department)

City of East Point•Ga, GA

148d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for manual work of a routine nature as a member of a maintenance crew and involves heavy physical labor in the areas of water, sewer, sanitation, storm water, or buildings and grounds.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Class C Driver's License
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of the material commonly used in construction, maintenance and repair activities as related to assigned areas
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to work being conducted
Skill in the operation, maintenance, and routine repair of equipment used in Public Works construction and maintenance
Skill in performing various manual labor assignments as needed
Ability to perform general street maintenance duties
Ability to perform general equipment/tool maintenance duties
Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out with general supervision
Ability to perform tasks involving heavy manual labor
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains City sewer lines and landscapes
Conducts road construction and cleans streets
Install waterlines and service taps
Patches pot holes and performs other tasks in repairing streets
Repairs and maintains City sidewalks and grounds
Loads and unloads items such as stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, pipe, timber and heavy mechanical equipment
Assists in semi-skilled work by handling tools, carrying or lifting lumber, mixing or placing cement and asphalt concrete, performing simple repairs or running errands
Performs a variety of other heavy manual work in connection with maintenance of streets, roads and facilities
Assists in the installation of storm drain pipes and construction of catch basins
Collects and disposes of debris, trash, etc. caused by job
Cuts grass around public buildings and right-of-ways
Operates weed eater and other grounds maintenance equipment
Maintains and repairs equipment
Performs other related duties as assigned