Water Service Technician - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • $22 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Meter Maintenance section of the Line Maintenance Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employees in this classification perform work of a specialized nature, involving skills and knowledge of operations which have been previously acquired. Essential job functions include: locating and marking underground water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure these assets are properly identified and protected from construction-related damage; providing technical assistance by responding to emergency situations; and exchanging information with customers and contractors concerning the disposition of projects and/or work activities. The incumbent may act alone or as a lead worker of a small crew which performs various duties related to locating, marking, and maintaining City's water distribution system infrastructure. Crew members work near one another to complete a job which requires a cooperative effort. The incumbent has full responsibility for vehicles and equipment on the job as well as the safety of the crew and therefore must know and enforce safety regulations and procedures regarding manpower and equipment. The Water Service Technician must have a thorough knowledge of all procedures and equipment used at the job site and must frequently perform these procedures under emergency conditions. Work may include contact with the public, contractors, outside utilities agencies, and other department personnel. Work may be reviewed by customer satisfaction, daily reports, and inspections by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems and ability to troubleshoot system issues.
• Knowledge of and skill in using tools and detection equipment necessary to locate underground water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Knowledge of and skill in following procedures for locating and marking underground water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Knowledge of procedures used in first response to customer concerns.
• Knowledge of and willingness to follow worker safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to read understand technical data such as maps, engineering plans, and as-builts drawings.
• Ability to accurately obtain and record information in computerized systems.
• Ability to calculate collection/distribution system flows rates.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate with contractors and the public using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform jobs under pressure.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for and to supervise the work of crew members.
• Possession of a valid driver license (Operator).
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Distribution/Collection Operator Class D Certification or DEQ Class D Water or Wastewater Certification.

Responsibilities

• locating and marking underground water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure these assets are properly identified and protected from construction-related damage
• providing technical assistance by responding to emergency situations
• exchanging information with customers and contractors concerning the disposition of projects and/or work activities
• acting alone or as a lead worker of a small crew which performs various duties related to locating, marking, and maintaining City's water distribution system infrastructure
• enforcing safety regulations and procedures regarding manpower and equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed