Utility Construction Technician I

Irvine Ranch Water District•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is seeking to fill a Utility Construction Technician I position within the Construction Services Department. This is an entry-level role where incumbents will learn and perform routine construction, maintenance, and repair work on District potable and recycled water pipelines, sewers, vault rehabs, dam repairs, and other distribution systems infrastructure. As experience is gained, assignments will become more varied and complex. IRWD is a values-driven agency with a strong reputation for financial management, water recycling, water use efficiency, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
One (1) year of experience performing water infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair work.
Possession of a valid Class A California driver’s license with appropriate endorsements to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid Grade I (D1) Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, equipment, and tools required for installing/replacing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing equipment and facilities found in a large metropolitan water infrastructure.
Knowledge of pipes made of various materials.
Knowledge of operational characteristics, use of, and maintenance requirements of light to heavy equipment, vehicles, and related hand and power tools required for the work.
Knowledge of traffic control procedures.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety standards related to the work, including driving rules and practices and working in confining spaces.
Knowledge of principles of mathematics and the application to assigned work.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
Knowledge of District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service, by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
Knowledge of modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to perform a variety of tasks in the installation/replacement, construction, repair, and maintenance of District potable and recycled water distribution systems and sewer infrastructure and related facilities.
Ability to set up and operate traffic control around construction areas.
Ability to read and interpret information from as-builts, maps, schematics, drawings, diagrams, and related technical documentation.
Ability to safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles required for the work.
Ability to maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems of work performed.
Ability to perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to effectively use computer systems and software applications relevant to work performed to perform work tasks.

Nice To Haves

Possession of, or ability to obtain within eleven (11) months of appointment, a valid Crane Operator certificate issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or similar organization.

Responsibilities

Installs, replaces, constructs, repairs, and maintains potable water and recycled water distribution, and sewer collection system infrastructure and facilities, such as pipelines, hydrants, valves, tanks, pumps, lift stations, manholes, roads, and related facilities, per District standards and specifications.
Identifies utility markings at job site to determine location for excavation; excavates mains and lines following safe dig practices and shutdown procedures; installs and removes various types of trench shoring.
Replaces old mains and pipes; performs water main taps under pressure or following main shutdowns; operates and exercises large and small valves to shut-off and turn-on water service.
Operates and maintains various equipment, vehicles, and tools; inspects, services, and makes minor adjustments to equipment, vehicles, and tools.
Controls traffic around work sites to ensure safe conditions for the general public, consultants/contractors, and District workers.
Receives, investigates, and resolves customer inquiries, complaints, and requests for service; advises customers of problems and suggests solutions; refers customers to other departments and agencies and/or creates work orders, as appropriate.
Reads and interprets as-builts, maps, schematics, drawings, diagrams, and related technical documentation.
Inspects infrastructure and facilities for safety issues, system integrity, and potential future work projects; provides recommendations to the supervisor.
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
Performs pre-trip safety inspection on vehicles and equipment to be used daily; ensures parts and materials are available and stocked on the crew truck.
Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and tools at the close of the workday.
Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Comply with safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.