Water & Wastewater Utilities Technician I, II, or III

City of Homer Alaska•Kachemak City, AK

3d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting outlines three levels of Water & Wastewater Utilities Technician: I, II, and III. All levels primarily perform maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, with increasing responsibilities and required experience for higher levels. They may also assist with maintenance of other City facilities, public buildings, and parks. Specific duties include performing maintenance and repairs on water distribution and wastewater collection systems, conducting preventative maintenance inspections, assisting with water meter readings and billing processes, and performing major maintenance projects. Higher levels are responsible for more complex repairs, operating specialized equipment like sewer vactor trucks, and potentially overseeing crews. All levels require a high school diploma or GED and involve working in various conditions, including adverse weather and potentially hazardous environments.

Requirements

One year experience in mechanical and structural repairs and working knowledge in light equipment operations (Technician I).
Working knowledge of computers required and ability to maintain records (All Levels).
Ability to communicate effectively with the public required (All Levels).
High school diploma or GED required (All Levels).
Two years' experience in mechanical and structural repairs and working knowledge in light equipment operations (Technician II).
Must obtain ADEC Provisional Certificate for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection within 12 months of hire and Level I Certification within 24 months of receiving Provisional Certificate (Technician II).
Five years of experience and extensive knowledge of maintenance of water distribution, pressure reducing stations and wastewater collection systems (Technician III).
Must possess current State of Alaska Certification Level I in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection and obtain Level II Certification within 24 months (Technician III).
Must have ability to maintain accurate records (Technician III).
Working knowledge of operation of excavator and backhoe is required (Technician III).
Valid Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement required (Technician III).

Nice To Haves

Maintenance background desired (All Levels).
Desirable to have experience in Backflow Prevention (All Levels).
Desirable to have Backflow Prevention certification (Technician III).

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance of City facilities relating to water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Assists with the maintenance and repairs of City buildings and physical plants as assigned.
Assists with monthly water meter readings and transmitting records to Finance Department for billing.
Assists Meter Technician with the maintenance of all residential and commercial water meters in the City's water system.
Performs preventative maintenance inspections on a routine basis and performs maintenance record keeping.
Performs major maintenance projects and repairs.
May occasionally be required to assist roadway and excavation crews, and operate light equipment.
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.
Performs maintenance and repair to City's water distribution system including pipes, valves, hydrants, pressure reducing stations, storage tanks and maintenance and repair to City's wastewater collection system including pipes, manholes, clean outs, lift and dump stations.
Operate sewer vactor truck and other sewer cleaning equipment.
Assisting Lead Utility Tech with inventory control.
Responsible for reviewing requisitions, ordering of parts and equipment, in the absence of the Lead Utility Tech
Occasionally be required to oversee excavation crew and utility crew during water/sewer main installation and repair.
Assists the Lead Utility Tech in the review of plans and specifications of capital projects associated with the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.