UTILITY TECHNICIAN

City of Amarillo

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, this position performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction and maintenance of the sewer system. This position will be required to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as necessary by the department, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

Requirements

Completion of Eighth Grade.
Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
Must be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Texas Driver’s License.
Ability to work in undesirable conditions and inclement weather.
Ability to use and/or operate, and/or learn to use and operate sewer rods, rodding machine, rod turning motor, cement mixer, air compressor, jackhammer, shovels, picks, sledgehammer, various small hand tools, pipe cutters, barricades, various safety equipment, trench shoring equipment, ropes, and harnesses.
Ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

One year of water works experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the repair and construction of sewer lines, manholes, taps, and helps rod sewer mains.
Cleans and removes debris from sewer mains and manholes.
Occasionally operates service trucks.
Assists various crews such as hand rodding crews, vactor unit, tap crew, TV unit, and lift stations.
Assists with keeping vehicles and tools clean and in proper working condition.
Assists with shop and area cleaning.
Assists with barricading streets, alleys, etc. to protect the public and coworkers.
Works in and around traffic; wears safety equipment that is provided.
Works overtime when required and remains available by telephone for emergency callouts.
Responds to emergencies and call-backs one week out of the month or on emergency repairs.
Works a rotating shift as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.