Utility Person

Hours/Shift

Must be available to work the following schedule:

• Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Possible overtime
• Possible on-call rotation

Primary Role

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks including but not limited to locating, laying, repairing and extending underground water mains and distribution pipes and any other work as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Accountabilities

• Sets up barricades and places safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic.
• Breaks up asphalt and concrete, using pneumatic power tools for trenching and compaction.
• Manually digs of valve boxes and curb boxes using shovel and digging bar.
• Guides pipe sections, valves and fittings into position and holds pieces steady while works tightens connections.
• Taps into pressurized water mains.
• Flares and connects copper piping.
• Installs repair clamp on pressurized water mains and service lines.
• Operates valves and fire hydrants.
• Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per Company procedure.
• Operates pneumatic and/or hydraulic boring equipment.
• Completes all necessary forms, sketches and field notes and be knowledgeable of usage of maps and records.
• Drives vehicles and/or trucks in performance of general job, including housekeeping of vehicles.
• Conducts work as assigned by the supervisor or crew leader and to assist other personnel as required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.
• DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain.
• Ability to obtain Class A CDL after probationary period.

Experience/Education

• High School diploma or state-recognized Educational Equivalency Certificate.
• College degree preferred.

Competencies

• Champions safety
• Collaborates
• Cultivates innovation
• Customer obsessed
• Drives Results
• Nimble learning