Utility Technician I

City of Murfreesboro•Murfreesboro, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. The purpose of this class within the organization is to conduct heavy manual labor in the repair, construction, maintenance and inspection of the water, re-purified water, and wastewater systems.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have or the ability to obtain American Red Cross CPR and First Aid within 12 months from date of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in maintenance of municipal water and re-purified water distribution systems, and wastewater collection system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Removes old and damaged water and sewer services and replaces according to codes and requirements.
Gathers the necessary equipment, parts and materials that are necessary to complete the assigned tasks for each day.
Assists the operator by observing all excavation to ensure that it is done in a safe and timely manner.
Digs around marked and unmarked utilities with shovels, trowels, picks and various hand tools to prevent unnecessary damage to utilities and lines.
Fixes water leaks on main lines, fire hydrants, and service lines.
Resets, raises and lowers manhole castings, valve boxes, fire hydrants, water meters and sewer clean out boxes, using grade rings, valve blocks, concrete, brick, mortar and fire hydrant extensions.
Removes debris and prevents infiltration and blockage issues.
Maintains, services and cleans all tools, trucks and equipment.
Inventories all parts within trucks and facilities.
Installs new sewer, water and re-purified main lines and services.
Repairs asphalt, forms, pours, and finishes concrete in sidewalks, gutters, and driveways where excavation has taken place.
Rods stopped sewers for the removal of roots and various types of debris in order to restore service to customers.
Sets up the necessary signs, cones and safety equipment to ensure a safe and functional work zone.
Makes water taps on various sizes and types of main lines.
Sets manholes according to proper grade and seals all incoming and outgoing main lines and joints using hydraulic cement.
Participates in standby duties, which involves working alone or with co-workers at night, weekends, and holidays to resolve situations that occur after normal business hours.
Performs other work as assigned.