Technology Utility Maintenance Operator

The Public Works Utility Maintenance Operator for Technology is critical in serving the public's water supply.
Water Systems: Operates various types of heavy equipment such as six or ten-wheel transport trucks, backhoes, rollers, and trenching equipment; performs repair of water service connections, water lines, and meters, repairs plugged water meters; thaws frozen lines; cleans and maintains storage tanks; connects and disconnects service; searches out shut off valves; water line leaks; assists in placement of pipe and water regulators; removes, disassembles, cleans or replaces defective parts of regulators, adjusts pilot valves as needed to assure efficient water line service.
Utilizes pipe and cable locator old water lines; locating and uncovering broken lines; builds meter boxes; builds extensions to raise or lower existing boxes as needed.
Operates a variety of hand tools and small power equipment such as jackhammers, rollers, compressors, packing machines, gophers, and tampers; cleans tools and equipment to ensure proper working order.
Maintains water pump house; assures proper levels of chlorine is administered into the city water system; ensures the safe operation and maintenance of chlorine tanks and the proper and timely replacement of the same; makes adjustments to pressure-reducing valves (PRV's).
Coordinates main line shut downs for water line repairs; monitors city water well storage levels; assures proper operation of telemetering equipment; tests fuses and resisters using OHM meter; replaces fuses and resisters as needed; maintains pump station; repairs water/booster pumps; removes and disassembles pumps; cleans and replaces defective parts, grease bearing, adjusts packing and reinstalls in pump housing.
Reads residential and commercial water meters as needed to accurately bill customers for water usage; applies Connect Software features to generate various reports; monitors "leak alarm" and determines leak sources using computer system and applications; performs field and shop repairs on water meters, removes meter, disassemble, cleans and/or replaces defective parts, reassembles and tests to assure proper working order; sets blue stake markers; performs service terminations as needed.
Conducts scheduled and routine water sampling; conducts bacteriological samples for contractors on new water mains; orders and installs chlorine cylinders; monitors chlorine levels; runs weekly investigative chlorine residual samples for state agency; tests water using DPD tester to assure proper chlorine residual levels; reads water flow meter, chlorine pound per day gauge; calculates chlorine dosage and makes proper adjustments; monitors SCADA equipment to ensure accuracy of reports and equipment efficiency.
Operates GPS unit; marks all exposed underground utilities and surface features for GIS database; delivers new data to Engineering Department for uploading; locates existing mapping errors and reports to engineering for correction; maintains digital photo database of exposed underground utilities and corresponding GIS point numbers; relocates previously gathered points for Blue Stake and utility repair; provides updated maps to iWorq.
Storm Water & Flood Irrigation: Monitors pressurized irrigation system water flow; performs general repair and cleaning of ditches and ditch banks; removes obstructions from water grates; replace broken or damaged pipes and catch basins; maintains headgates; assures timely delivery of irrigation water; performs general pipeline and irrigation canal maintenance and installation; participates in flood control projects for management and prevention; control flows in ditches and canals, minimize flooding during flood season and peak flows throughout the city.
Performs limited operational and emergency maintenance and repairs while engaged in irrigation operation functions; attends to various security aspects of irrigation operations, safeguards adjacent lands, properties, and persons against damage or danger from overflow, seepage, or canal breaching.
Sewer: Drives and operates city heavy and technical equipment in the maintenance of city main and lateral sewer lines; including, backhoe/loader, jet flusher/vacuum, jet flusher/non-vac; drives and operates boom truck, dump truck(s), and water truck; collects mapping information to ensure accurate location of underground sewer mains, buried manholes, etc.
Performs line cleaning and flushing; may enter manholes to remove obstructions; utilize early warning devices, harness, winch, gas detector, pumps, compressor, compactor and fork lift.
Road: Responds to emergency calls twenty-four hours a day; assists to determine necessary personnel and materials needed to resolve problems; assists to maintain daily records of all work performed.
Operates specialized heavy equipment such as single & tandem axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoe, bucket trucks, snow plow and other similar equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of various street department projects and sites; operates light equipment such as mowers, rollers, cement mixers, pick-ups, tractors, spreaders, and various hand and power tools as needed.
Transports and deposits various construction materials such as sand, salt, gravel, dirt, etc.
; performs hot mix patching, storm drain cleaning, repair and construction, snow and ice control, gravel street maintenance, street, sweeping, cold mix patching, debris collection, etc.
; participates in the installation and maintenance of street and road signs according to established federal guidelines.
General Functions: Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems to the shop for repair; operates a variety of hand and power tools in performing general maintenance of vehicles and equipment; may assist in the fabrication of equipment parts.
Performs duties with due regard for personal safety, that of other employees and the public; assists in training subordinates in proper safety practices; performs as a flagger when assigned to assure safety while working on highways.
Performs other duties (including general labor) as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.
Education and Experience: A.
Graduation from high school or equivalent; AND B.
Two (2) years of general work experience performing above or related duties; OR C.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Some knowledge of operating basic manual and power tools; the standard practices, methods, materials and tools necessary for pipe line construction and repair activities; pipe fitting procedures, pipe classifications and type; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trench work construction and pipeline maintenance work; hazards common to heavy equipment operation; drain system construction methods etc.
; interpersonal communication skills.
Entry level skill in operation of medium and heavy equipment, including pups.
Ability to operate heavy equipment of various kinds under varying conditions; make minor repairs on assigned vehicles, perform heavy physical labor; develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; work from blueprints; tolerate weather extremes in the work environment; perform basic mathematical computations in reading and using various meters, gauges and related devices.
3.
Special Qualifications: Must obtain a Water Distribution Certification Grade IV within twelve (12) months.
Must possess a valid Utah State Class A CDL.
Must be willing to work shift schedules, on-call and 24 hour standby.
Must obtain Flagger Traffic Control Certification.
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Work Environment: Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, pushing and pulling, bending and stooping, twisting and kneeling, and being able to climb into and onto heavy equipment and vehicles; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds or more on occasion.
Aspects of the work require talking, hearing, and seeing.
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Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity are required.
Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking.
Daily local travel required in normal course of job performance.
Ongoing exposure to changing weather conditions.