Utility Systems Technician I

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

• Works as member of a flow monitoring or infiltration/inflow sewer survey crew performing field investigations
• Installs and maintains flow monitoring equipment
• Assists on day time and night time flow measurement of water and sewer lines
• Investigates inflow conditions during inclement weather and participates in the work of smoke-testing or dye water test crews
• Performs appropriate physical inspection of manholes and lamping of water and sewer pipelines and other evaluation techniques for identifying infiltration/inflow conditions
• Helps to seek out the cause of extraneous flows or sewer related problems
• Reviews plan and 200-foot drawings relating to pumping station service area sewers
• Assists in field evaluation of new and old sewer systems and problem areas for TV inspection and rehabilitation
• Draws inspection maps showing field conditions, smoke and dye test results, or manhole and pipeline surveys
• Locates and manually digs up manhole covers
• Participates in routine computations of survey data or changes flow monitoring charts
• Assists in the calibration of flow monitoring equipment and monitoring points
• Takes care of assigned equipment and vehicles

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of general safety requirements, including specific requirements for confined spaces and traffic control
• Some knowledge of collection and distribution system construction, operations, and maintenance
• Some knowledge of elementary mathematics
• Skills in the use of hand tools
• Ability to identify different types of pipe (cast iron, ductile iron, terra cotta, truss, PVC) and deficiencies in manhole or pipe joint construction
• Ability to operate a truck and operate gas detection devices
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately
• Ability to read tape and engineer's rule
• Ability to perform manual labor such as opening and closing manhole covers for extended periods of time and work under unfavorable conditions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school
• One (1) or more years experience in the construction and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems
• A valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license

NOTES

• This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing
• Longevity pay is available based on years of service