Utilities Construction Technician I

About the role

The role of this individual is to provide manual labor and equipment operation for construction of water, reuse and sewer works projects. Performs routine maintenance activities in a variety of work environments.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable safety, security, and environmental rules and ADEQ regulations, and city policies and procedures.
• Perform ditch construction excavation.
• Aid equipment operator to watch for existing facilities and obstacles in ground to prevent damage.
• Aid equipment operator lubricate and bell together pipe joints. Properly tighten glands.
• Aid equipment operator to keep trench on grade during excavations.
• Shovel as needed around objects.
• Remove rocks from trench as needed.
• Rake as needed to form proper trench bed/spread gravel.
• Install concrete and pavement after utilities repair.
• Flushing and line maintenance as needed.
• Make service connections (taps) for water, reclaimed, and wastewater.
• Assist with construction projects within water and wastewater systems.
• Operate equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Flag traffic as needed.
• Help with water, reclaimed and sewer leaks as needed.
• Work on standby rotation and maintain on-call status as required.
• Aid equipment operator, Construction Manager in performance of various duties.

Requirements

• Education & Experience/Licensing & Training:
  • Classification: Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • Licenses Required: Valid State Issued Driver's License
  • Supplemental Required Training: Will Be Provided By The City

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of Methods, policies, and procedures of construction techniques as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Utilities Construction Technician I/II/III.
• Compliance with all applicable safety, security, and ADEQ rules and regulations, OSHA rules, and city policies and procedures.
• Methods, organization and planning as they pertain to the performance of duties of the position and as reflected in the needs and requirements of Utility Operations Division.
• Laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Terminology used within the Utility Operations Division.

Skills

• Use a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance, repair and testing of water, reclaimed and sewer systems.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Complete time sheets electronically on a computer or tablet.
• Routinely enter/exit trenches.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Analyze and recognize problems and potential problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Comprehend, interpret, and apply policies, procedure, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account
• Group Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Vacation (Accrual rate is dependent upon full time years of service)
• Paid Personal Leave (96 Hours/Year)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plan - 401A Defined Contribution Plan
• Sworn Police Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.