FT Maintenance Technician I Storm Water Sewer Division

Department: Public Services – Storm Water/Sewer | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Eligible for benefits

About the role

This position assists in performing semi-skilled and unskilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and related service activities related to street, sewer/storm, traffic, and utility maintenance. Receives direct supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Crew Leader.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as dump trucks, front-end loader, backhoe, vactor, flush truck, compressors, jack hammers, paint sprayers, sand blasters, concrete saws, sewer rodders, mowers, edgers, and blowers or any other equipment needed in sewer and storm water maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of sewer and storm water maintenance.
• Direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Be available for recall during any hour for storm sewer emergencies, snow/ice control work, or other emergency conditions.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Inspect and clear obstructions from storm drains, sewer lines, gutters, and culverts; assist in repair on sewer mains and manholes; tap sewer mains.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provide information within the area of assignment.
• Resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform snow removal and ice control duties as required.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Accept duty as the Division's stand-by person for a one-week period and respond to emergency calls 24-hours a day during this period.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• Work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; communicate in-person with the public during office hours and after when on call; use on-site equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• At least one year of general maintenance experience performing field maintenance work.
• High school diploma or its equivalent (ability to obtain within one year of hire).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid, Class A Utah CDL driver's license with tanker endorsement within 150 days of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a wastewater 1 certification within one year (if hired in the Sewer Division).
• Completion of NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 within one year of hire.
• Ogden City has partnered with the Utah Department of Workforce Services to assist eligible applicants with the cost and completion of adult education programs, including GED certification, with a goal of completion within one year of hire.
• Failure to obtain/maintain the required license and certificate will result in termination from the position.

Skills

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of work assigned.
• Knowledge of the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in assigned work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Skill in working independently in the absence of supervision.
• Skill in performing heavy manual labor.
• Skill in applying proper procedures for Blue Staking, including marking underground utilities and identifying all markings.
• Skill in operating a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Skill in performing a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time in unfavorable conditions.
• Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties, including walking and standing for extended periods and operating assigned equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception for observations, communication, and operating equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain mental capacity for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Ability to comply with all city policies and regulations, including safety and risk management standards.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work environment is primarily outdoors, exposing the employee to moderate to very loud noises, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibrations.
• Travel among worksites is required, exposing the worker to hazards incident to vehicle travel.
• Expected to respond to and work additional shifts as needed, including 12-hour (or longer in emergencies) shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Heavy work requiring exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Visual ability to see clearly at close and far distances, identify and distinguish colors, observe areas with peripheral vision, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust focus.
• Physical abilities required include standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and smelling.

Pay

Annual Salary: $45,756.87 - $66,347.46 ($22.00 - $31.90 Hourly Rate)

Benefits

• Longevity Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program (Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available)
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement