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.

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.

BENEFITS

• BlueChoice Advantage EPO;
• BlueChoice Advantage PPO;
• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up);
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE);
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO);
• Vision Insurance;
• EyeMed;
• Employee Life Insurance;
• Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance;
• Pension Plan;
• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan;
• Direct Deposit;
• Credit Union;
• Holidays;
• Annual Leave;
• Disability Leave;
• Personal Leave;
• Leave Sharing;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Dependent Care Reimbursement;
• Health Care Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Benefits;
• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction;
• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider;
• United Legal Benefits 01.