WWW Utilities Installer and Repairer III - Department of Public Works

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

4d•$57,144 - $93,140•Onsite

About The Position

A Utilities Installer and Repairer III maintains, repairs and installs water mains, service pipes, water meters, fire hydrants, sanitary house connections, manholes, waste water collection pipes, mains, storm drains and related appurtenances of the water distribution and waste water collection systems. Work of this class may involve leading utility installers and repairers but does not involve supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a five day workweek including evenings, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, and are subject to 24-hour call-back on a rotating basis and as required for emergencies or held over until properly relieved or for emergencies. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are exposed to inclement weather, working in confined spaces such as manholes or excavations and traffic. Work requires strenuous physical exertion including frequent bending, stooping, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting of heavy objects.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Two years of experience in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of a water distribution system or storm water and wastewater system.
Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
Must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license with application at time of applying.
Within six months of hire, obtain and maintain a certificate indicating successful completion of the Temporary Traffic Control Manager’s training course in accordance with the specifications of the Maryland State Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation.
For those hired or promoted into this classification after March 1, 2015: apply within 30 days to obtain a temporary State of Maryland Wastewater Collection Class C2 or Water Distribution Class D1 Certifications as issued by the State of Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators. Proof of temporary licenses must be submitted to the supervisor and Human Resources within six months of hire.
For those hired or promoted into this classification after March 1, 2015: obtain and maintain Permanent State of Maryland Wastewater Collection Class C2 or Water Distribution Class D1 Certifications issued by the State of Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators within three years from the date of hire/promotion.
For those hired into this classification prior to March 1, 2015: obtain and maintain temporary or permanent Wastewater Collection Class C2 or Water Distribution Class D1 certifications issued by the State of Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as a condition of continued employment in this classification.
For those with a temporary certification issued by the State of Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste Operations: obtain a permanent certification within six years of having obtained their temporary certification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, service pipes, water meters and related appurtenances of the water distribution system and of sanitary house connections, manholes, wastewater collection pipes and mains and storm drains.
Knowledge of the methods, techniques, standards, tools and equipment used in street and highway maintenance and repair work.
Knowledge of safety precautions.

Responsibilities

Maintains, repairs and installs water mains, service pipes, water meters, fire hydrants, sanitary house connections, manholes, waste water collection pipes, mains, storm drains and related appurtenances of the water distribution and waste water collection systems.
May involve leading utility installers and repairers.
Perform and interpret simple chemical tests.
Maintain records and write reports.
Ensure compliance with utility maintenance and repair related safety regulations.
Ensure compliance with preventive maintenance programs for vehicles and equipment.
Train new employees.
Assign and review the work of others.