Utility Maintenance Technician I

East Valley Water District•Highland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the District’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems, equipment and facilities; responds to emergency situations, evaluates issues, and restores services promptly; operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and heavy equipment; and performs related work as required. This is the entry-level classification in the Utility Maintenance Technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine maintenance and repair duties on District water and wastewater infrastructure, while learning District policies and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work with more independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Utility Maintenance Technician II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Some duties and responsibilities may be performed in a learning capacity by positions at the entry (I) and first experienced (II) levels.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
One year of general construction experience.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid Grade I Water Distribution Operator certification, issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), to be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of operational characteristics and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment used in utility maintenance.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including driving rules and practices, traffic control procedures and regulations, and confined space entry.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, methods, and materials involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and/or sewer collection systems, facilities, and equipment.
Knowledge of proper USA marking procedures, state color codes, and types of underground installations.
Knowledge of recordkeeping principles and procedures.
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 techniques for providing a high level of customer service, by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
Ability to perform construction, maintenance, and repair work on water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems and facilities.
Ability to safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain hand and power tools, vehicles, and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of District infrastructure.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity by positions at the entry (I) and first experienced (II) levels.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety routine to complex duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the District’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems, equipment and facilities.
Inspects, installs/constructs, maintains, and repairs water distribution pipelines, valves, hydrants, pumps, and related appurtenances; regularly exercises valves.
Installs, tests, maintains, and replaces water meters; repairs leaks as necessary; maintains meter boxes and clears debris.
Inspects and tests underground collection pipes, lateral connections, storm drain interceptors, and associated appurtenances using closed-circuit television devices and other specialized testing equipment to locate leaks, breaks, infiltration and the buildup of dirt, debris, roots, and other materials.
Tests and monitors manholes for dangerous gases and uses proper safety precautions when entering underground areas; builds and cleans out manholes and other collection facilities.
Responds to customer complaints and emergency calls for service; uses inspection equipment to identify causes; and assists in mitigating overflow spills and damage, as required.
Assists in locating, identifying, and marking various District facilities as required to comply with Underground Service Alert requests, utilizing a computerized information system and various line location devices.
Performs confined space and permit required confined space entry in accordance with local, State, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws; completes pre-entry checklists, performs atmospheric testing and evaluation of various entry conditions and situations.
Operates and maintains hand and power tools, vehicles, and a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, hydro excavation/jetting trucks, Closed Caption Television trucks, and other construction or maintenance vehicles.
Participates in the removal and restoration of concrete and paved surfaces; removes trees, brush, and debris from right of ways to access manholes, sewer main lines, and laterals.
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.
Performs related duties as required.