Utilities Tradesperson / Technician / Sr Technician

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Description

Starting Salary Ranges:

Utility Tradesperson

$44,041.00 - $52,423.00/Annual

($21.17 - $25.20/Hour)

Utility Technician

$48,555.00 - $57,797.00/Annual

($23.34 - $27.78/Hour)

Sr Utility Technician

$53,532.00 - $63,721.00/Annual

($25.74 - $30.64/Hour)

UTILITY TRADESPERSON

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Tradesperson works under the direct supervision of the Crew Leader at all times. The Tradesperson has a basic knowledge of safety requirements, equipment operation, tool and material requirements needed to complete assigned task. The Tradesperson does not require any experience.

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Maintain a high standard of safety, conduct, and job performance.
• Perform normal repair and maintenance activities on the utility systems that meet local, state, and federal regulations.
• Complete work assignments as directed and assist with repairs with supervision and direction.
• Use preventative maintenance and repair procedures to extend equipment life, and aid in the reliability and effectiveness of all utility field operation departments and activities.
• Participate in on-the-job training of the proper use of tools, equipment, inventory, and utility safety.
• Demonstrate the ability to use technical skills and knowledge during the performance of assigned duties.
• Demonstrate the proficient use of hand tools during the performance of assigned duties.
• Identify jobsite hazards and take preventive action for the protection of crew members and the general public.
• Relay any customer complaint to the Crew Leader or Field Supervisor.
• Perform other tasks as may be required.
• Must be available to work nights, weekend, and holidays beyond normal shift as required
• Must be available for rotating on call duties
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to complete normal repair, maintenance activities on the drinking water distribution, and/ or sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment and aide Utility Technicians and Crew Leaders with complex utility repairs.
• Ability to effectively communicate with superiors and crewmembers regarding assigned task and the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to use all tools necessary for the daily maintenance and operation of the distribution and collection system.
• General knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for the proper operation and maintenance of a drinking water distribution and wastewater collection system.
• Ability to perform duties other than those previously listed as may be required.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid State of Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to obtain Class D Water and Class I Wastewater Certifications within 1 year.
• Must be able to obtain a Class C Water License issued by TCEQ within 3 years.
• Must be able to obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection License issued by TCEQ within 3 years.
  
  

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of one-year of utility field maintenance experience.
• Evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and responsibility necessary to perform job requirements.
  
  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical activity of this position

• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  
  

UTILITY TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Utility Technician is under the direct supervision of the Crew Leader and/ or Crew Supervisor. The Technician is knowledgeable of water distribution or wastewater collection system, all safety requirements, equipment operation, and individual crewmembers’ abilities. The Utility Technician shall be capable of directing the work of individual crewmembers during the absence of the Crew Leader.

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Maintain a high standard of safety, conduct, and job performance.
• Perform complex repair and maintenance activities on the utility systems that meet local, state, and federal regulations.
• Able to competently complete work order assignments, with minimum supervision and direction.
• Use preventative maintenance and repair programs to extend equipment life, and aid in the reliability and effectiveness of all utility field operation departments and activities.
• Involved in on-the-job training of individual crewmembers in the proper use of tools, equipment, inventory, and safety.
• Use technical abilities during the performance of duties and be capable of demonstrating a mastery of necessary skills and knowledge.
• Capable of sitting up a safe jobsite for the protection of crewmembers and the general public.
• Relate any customer complaint to the Crew Leader or Crew Supervisor.
  
  

OTHER DUTIES: (Pertains to all 3 positions)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to repair, maintain and operate drinking water distribution, and/ or sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Ability to use and transport heavy equipment for the repair and maintenance of the utility system.
• Ability to effectively communicate with superiors and crewmembers regarding assigned task and the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to use all equipment necessary for the daily maintenance and operation of the distribution and collection system.
• Ability to work stand-by and complete emergency repairs on the water and sewer system.
• Good working knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for the proper operation and maintenance of a drinking water distribution and wastewater collection system.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate certified in the operation of either water distribution or wastewater collection by State of Texas Certificates of Competency, and a minimum of two years of utility field maintenance experience.
• Class C Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection II Licenses
• Valid State of Texas Class A Commercial Driver License
• Evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and responsibility necessary to perform job requirements.
  
  

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Additional training or experience in related field.
  
  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• The physical activity of this position
• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  
  

The following pertains to all 3 positions

The Physical Requirements Of This Position

• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  
  

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.

• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades, tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
  
  

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
  
  

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodates to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.

SR UTILITY TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Utility Technician is under the direct supervision of the Crew Leader and/ or Crew Supervisor. The Senior Utility Technician is knowledgeable on all safety requirements, equipment operation, and individual crew members’ abilities. The Senior Utility Technician will have a minimum of three years experience in utility maintenance and possess Class II Wastewater Collection and Class C Water Distribution licenses. The Senior Utility Technician will have a Class A Texas commercial drivers’ license. The Senior Utility Technician shall be capable of directing the work of individual crew members during the absence of the Crew Leader.

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Maintain a high standard of safety, conduct, and job performance.
• Perform complex repair and maintenance activities on the utility systems that meet local, state, and federal regulations.
• Able to competently complete work order assignments with minimum supervision and direction.
• Use preventative maintenance and repair programs to extend equipment life, and aid in the reliability and effectiveness of all utility field operation departments and activities.
• On-the-job training of individual crew members in the proper use of tools, equipment, inventory, and safety.
• Use technical abilities during the performance of duties and be capable of demonstrating a mastery of necessary skills and knowledge.
• Capable of setting up a safe jobsite for the protection of crew members and the general public.
• Relate any customer complaint to the Crew Leader or Crew Supervisor.
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to repair, maintain and operate drinking water distribution, and/ or sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Extensive knowledge of lift station and/or fire hydrant repair and maintenance.
• Ability to operate the backhoe for excavation of utilities to repair.
• Ability to communicate with superiors and crew members regarding assigned task and the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to use all equipment necessary for the daily maintenance and operation of the distribution and collection system.
• Ability to work stand-by and complete emergency repairs on the water and sewer system.
• Good working knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for the proper operation and maintenance of a drinking water distribution and wastewater collection system.
• Ability to perform duties other than those previously listed as may be required.
• Ability to train and mentor assigned staff.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate.
• Water Distribution Class C and Waste Water Collection II issued through TCEQ.
• Three years of utility field maintenance experience.
• Valid Class A State of Texas commercial driver’s license.
• Evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and responsibility necessary to perform job requirements.
  
  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

Using proper safety precautions, ability to work in trenches and confined spaces; indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

• Ability to climb, crawl, kneel, squat, twist, and stoop for extended periods of time while performing normal duties.
• Using proper safety precautions, lift 80 pounds, and pull, push or drag 120 pounds of installation and repair equipment or materials.
  
  

The physical activity of this position

• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.