Utility Construction Technician III

Irvine Ranch Water District•Irvine, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Irvine Ranch Water District is hiring a Utility Construction Technician III in its Construction Services Department. Under direction, this advanced journey-level role plans, coordinates, and leads staff performing installation and replacement, construction, repair, and maintenance of District potable and recycled water pipelines, sewers, vaults, dams, distribution systems, and related facilities. The technician serves as the primary heavy-equipment operator on job sites and performs related duties as assigned. The position provides technical and functional direction to assigned staff, reviews work quality, and trains employees in work methods, tools, equipment, and safety precautions. Assignments involve varied and complex tasks requiring considerable discretion and judgment. Work is performed under general guidelines, with objectives, timelines, and methods established by the incumbent; work is generally reviewed upon completion. This position is a lead role and is distinguished from the Utility Construction Supervisor, which is a full supervisory classification responsible for supervising and evaluating assigned staff. Employees work in the field and may encounter loud noise, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, traffic, vibration, confined spaces, chemicals, mechanical or electrical hazards, hazardous substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. The work includes frequent walking in operational areas and confined-space work. Employees must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment and be clean-shaven enough for a tight-fitting respirator to seal properly. IRWD employees are designated disaster service workers and may be asked to respond in the event of a disaster.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Four years of experience performing water infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair work.
Valid Class A California driver's license with Tanker endorsements, maintained throughout employment.
Valid Grade III (D3) Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board, maintained throughout employment.
Valid Crane Operator certificate issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or a similar organization.
Knowledge of principles of providing functional direction and training.
Knowledge of practices, techniques, equipment, and tools used to install, construct, maintain, and repair facilities in a large metropolitan water infrastructure, including pipes made of various materials.
Knowledge of operational characteristics, use, and maintenance of light and heavy equipment, vehicles, hand tools, and power tools.
Knowledge of traffic control procedures, occupational hazards, safety procedures, driving rules and practices, and confined-space work.
Knowledge of mathematics and its application to assigned work, record-keeping procedures, applicable laws and regulations, industry standards, District safety protocols, and customer-service techniques.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, lead, and provide work direction to assigned staff.
Ability to perform installation, replacement, construction, repair, and maintenance work on potable and recycled water systems, sewer infrastructure, and related facilities.
Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment, hand and power tools, light equipment, and vehicles, and to set up traffic control around construction areas.
Ability to read and interpret as-builts, maps, schematics, drawings, diagrams, and related technical documentation.
Ability to maintain filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems; perform mathematical computations accurately; and use relevant computer systems and software.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply relevant laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment; organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Skill in leading and motivating crew members and subcontractors and resolving conflicts and issues effectively.
Ability to perform fieldwork involving frequent walking, confined spaces, operating equipment and tools, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 50 pounds and up to 90 pounds with proper equipment.
Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment and be clean-shaven enough to allow a tight-fitting respirator to seal.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff, review and control work quality, and inspect work in progress and upon completion.
Ensure maintenance and project work on potable water, recycled water, and sewer infrastructure and facilities is performed according to District standards and specifications.
Monitor work quality, identify opportunities to improve service delivery, recommend process changes to the supervisor, and implement approved changes.
Mentor and train employees in work methods, tools, equipment, and relevant safety precautions.
Serve as the primary heavy-equipment operator on job sites; inspect and service equipment, vehicles, and tools and make minor adjustments.
Lead and perform installation, replacement, construction, repair, and maintenance of water distribution systems and related facilities, including mains, hydrants, pipelines, valves, tanks, pump and lift stations, and road repairs.
Identify utility markings, excavate mains and lines using safe-dig practices and shutdown procedures, and install or remove trench shoring.
Replace old mains and pipes; perform water-main taps under pressure or after shutdowns; and operate and exercise valves to shut off or restore water service.
Ensure traffic-control procedures are implemented around work sites to protect the public, consultants, contractors, and District workers.
Receive, investigate, and resolve customer inquiries, complaints, and service requests; advise customers, refer them to other departments or agencies, or create work orders as appropriate.
Read and interpret as-builts, maps, schematics, drawings, diagrams, and related technical documentation.
Inspect infrastructure and facilities for safety issues, system integrity, and potential future work, and provide recommendations to the supervisor.
Perform daily pre-trip safety inspections of vehicles and equipment and ensure parts and materials are available and stocked on the crew truck.
Keep work areas clean and orderly and secure equipment and tools at the end of the workday.
Maintain accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Comply with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols; attend relevant safety training.
Perform related duties as assigned and respond as a disaster service worker when required.