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City of Glendale AZ · 1 week ago

Utilities Service Technician

Warrenton, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The City of Glendale AZ is seeking a Utilities Service Technician to perform intermediate semiskilled work in the installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines. The role involves preparing, repairing, and maintaining water and sewer systems, responding to emergency utility situations, and operating specialized equipment as needed.

Public Safety

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs and replaces sewer and water lines and related facilities

Clean/clear sewer lines with sewer rodding machine or sewer tapes

Repairs line leaks; makes water and sewer taps, installs and removes water meters

Changes meters; repairs meter leaks; performs water pressure tests; flush hydrants

Respond to emergency utility situations

Locates lines and main service lines for contractors and other utility companies

Performs landscaping and surface restoration at utility sites

Reads and records meter readings

Works cut-off list and service request

Operates trucks and specialized equipment such as the backhoe, mini excavator and other heavy equipment as needed

Runs errands, picks up supplies and materials as needed

Performs other utilities work as assigned

On-call duties as assigned

Performs related tasks as required

Qualification

WaterSewer maintenanceHeavy equipment operationManual laborPreventive maintenanceDependabilityPhysical condition

Required

Performs intermediate semiskilled work in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances

General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines

General knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of water and sewer facilities and appurtenances

General knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools

General knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment

Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions

Dependability

Good physical condition

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in water and sewer maintenance work

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word

Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels

Visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a respirator

The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment