Utility System Technician, (A264220-2), 202, Wastewater Collection

About the role

Maintains wastewater collection system in a good working condition including pipe repairs and manhole rehabilitation.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Enters confined spaces with respiratory equipment to make repairs
• Checks and assesses conditions of manholes
• Checks safety conditions within the work place
• Helps with traffic control when required
• Takes part in a crew that repairs manholes with concrete and epoxy
• Assists in the installation of pipe patches
• Helps with smoke testing of sewer lines
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts
• Follows all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use
• Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of City streets
• Knowledge of safety procedures
• Knowledge of plumbing and mechanical equipment repair
• Ability to use gasoline and electrical powered hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical equipment maintenance manuals
• Ability to use basic computer skills
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures

Physical requirements and work environment

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards; majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects
• Work environments: confined space (frequently), vehicles (often), outdoor environment (often), street environment near moving traffic (often), construction site (often), warehouse environment (sometimes), office or similar indoor environment (seldom)
• Exposures: fumes or airborne particles (frequently), extreme heat above 100 degrees (often), moving mechanical parts (often), communicable diseases (often), extreme cold below 32 degrees (sometimes), toxic or caustic chemicals or substances (sometimes), loud noises 85+ decibels (sometimes), individuals who are hostile or irate (seldom), individuals with known violent backgrounds (seldom)
• Travel: none required

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of general work experience
• Experience in construction, plumbing or mechanical maintenance/repair is preferred
• Valid Texas Driver License (if applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment)
• A thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment
• All selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment
• All persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing