Wastewater Utilities Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Utility Maintenance Technician specializes in operating jetter trucks, combo vacuum/jetter trucks, and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems for the inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of wastewater collection systems. This role involves operating specialized equipment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of sewer lines, lift stations, and related infrastructure. The Utility Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in identifying and resolving issues in the wastewater collection system, contributing to the overall environmental health and public safety of the community.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in general labor, maintenance, and/or repair and construction of water distribution or sewer collection systems.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Colorado Class “A” Commercial driver's license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within five (5) years of hire, Collections or Distributions IV certifications, depending upon certification level at time of hire.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, clean, and maintain sewer lines, lift stations, and other assigned collections systems
- Investigate leaks and backups, and other issues that may arise
- Operate a variety of equipment including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, high-velocity jetter and vacuum trucks, power and hand tools, and other specialized maintenance and construction equipment.
- Utilize and operate specialty equipment including video equipment to inspect the condition of sewer, storm, collection, and irrigation lines and systems
- Create Digital Video Records and logs of all lines inspected
- Locate lines, taps and manholes using electronic locators, metal detectors, CCTV, and dye.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off Upon Hire!
- City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility: The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
