Underground Utility Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs labor work in the installation, repair and maintenance of gas, water and wastewater pipes, valves, fittings, motors and equipment.
• Affords assistance in the annual inspections of gas valves, water valves, fire hydrants, and manholes.
• Affords assistance in routine wastewater main line cleaning and inspections.
• Loads and unloads materials and equipment and keeps vehicles stocked with materials.
• Utilizes and assists in the mixing of certain chemicals.
• Utilizes and maintains various hand and power tools.
• Cleans, paints and maintains buildings, equipment and other facilities as directed.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on company vehicles and equipment.
• Operates and utilizes hand tools, small equipment and machinery.
• Follows proper safety standards, procedures and policies.
• Performs job duties in a crew work setting.

Skills, Experience, and Education

• Completion of WorkKeys Assessments to include minimum scores in the following skill level descriptions: Applied Mathematics (4), Graphic Literacy (4), and Workplace Documents (4).
• High School diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of relevant work-related experience.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Residency radius required and must live within 20 miles of Decatur Utilities facility.

Pay

Starting Pay $ 24.00 an hour.