Utility Maintenance Technician II

Town of Nashville•Public Works, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible work in the installation, replacement, repair, maintenance, and operations of water and sewer systems and related appurtenances. This role involves reading meters, performing various tasks individually and as part of a crew engaged in the operation and maintenance of collection and distribution systems. Work includes participation in the installation, replacement, and repair of water and sewer pipes to specific grade and depth, making taps to water and sewer mains, installing hydrants, meters, and valves, and making repairs to the water and sewer system. Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, rain, snow, confined spaces, from heights, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Employees may be required to wear a respirator and complete rotating standby/recall work. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions, standard trade and safety practices, and annual performance reviews. This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime and compensatory time in accordance with Town policy.

Requirements

Knowledge of street layout and meter locations on assigned routes.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work.
Some knowledge of the functional operation of meters.
Some knowledge of utility service policies.
Working knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and operations of collection and distribution systems.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to make and keep simple records of activity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public.
Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate machines and equipment including close inspection of moving and small parts, to use measurement devices, to read instructions, and to prepare simple records.
Graduation from high school and experience in the operation of equipment related to the areas of assignment including some maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Possession of a Class B North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Reads water meters using a handheld computer; enters readings into the computer; follows established route; works in all weather; operates radio read equipment to collect meter readings.
Works independently to complete work requests to connect and disconnect water service, check for leaks, repair meters or related tasks.
Checks wells; takes readings; checks chlorine; checks lift stations for proper operations and maintenance.
Reports deficiencies to supervisor.
Works as a member of a crew to assist with making water and sewer taps; repairs water and sewer lines, meters, valves, and hydrants.
Operates medium to heavy construction equipment including back hoes, loaders, dump trucks, tamps, and other related equipment.
Participates in cutting grass at public grounds using push and riding mowers and trimmers.
Unstops sewer lines using jetter machines, and combination jetter/vacuum machines.
Makes simple records of work activities; prepares drawings and measures to allow for updating of utility maps.
Performs related duties as required.