Utility Technician I

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Install new or replacement water distribution system mains, services and fire hydrants with appurtenances.
• Repair, maintain and/or operate water distribution facilities and associated equipment ie. mains, services, fire hydrants, valves, air compressors with related tools, tapping machines, portable ditch pumps and electrical generators, pipe leak detection equipment, hand tools, etc. without direct supervision.
• Use accepted practices and methods of water line and appurtenances installation or replacement and their proper maintenance and repair.
• Proper use and care of hand tools, etc.
• Functions of a Field Service Representative as required.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience/Background: High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Operation and use of a variety of power-driven and heavy construction tools and equipment in performing skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work, including operation of specialized trucks.
• Methods and techniques used in locating water mains and turning off water service.
• Methods and techniques used in the maintenance and repair of water distribution systems.
• Operational characteristics of a variety of maintenance equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Safe work practices, including safety procedures for operating power and heavy construction equipment, working in traffic, confined spaces, open trenches and other hazardous conditions.
• Ability to comprehend both oral and written instructions and to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to night, weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignments.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimum of supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Possession of a valid NJ driver's license.
• Possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License driver's license or acquire within six months valid in the State of New Jersey.

Physical Requirements

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment: walking including uneven terrain; climbing hills and stairs stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time: to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 90 pounds on a frequent basis.

Pay Rate

$33.03 per hour.

Benefits

• Covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

Additional Information

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