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Utility Technician
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the
construction, locating, operation, maintenance, repair, and
service of equipment pertaining to water
distribution/wastewater collection systems, wastewater
treatment facilities, well-field treatment and delivery
systems, and well/reservoir sites, and equipment. Position
may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. This
position is subject to rotating shifts, standby duty, and
call-back duty.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Division
Supervisor/Manager, but may receive technical and functional
supervision from a senior staff member.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as an illustration
of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to this class.
WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Performs operational inspection on machinery and
equipment. Adjusts flow, equipment, process and treatment,
as directed by supervision
Collects and performs laboratory water quality tests.
Monitors and calibrates on-line water quality equipment
Monitors and interprets computer SCADA information to
detect changes in operation. Monitors operation of equipment
and pumping
Enters operation and maintenance data into logs, reports,
and computer databases
Assists with operation and change out of chlorine system
Assists with maintenance, repair, and overhaul of
equipment and machinery
Performs routine preventative maintenance on mechanical
and instrumentation equipment
Cleans basins, reservoirs, channels, and lagoons
Performs general site maintenance duties
Inspects and maintains tools and equipment
Responds to customer calls
Responds to emergency call-ins
Performs other related duties as required
WELL-FIELD TREATMENT AND DELIVERY
Performs operational inspection on machinery and
equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, compressors,
pneumatic systems, scrubbers, pressure reducing valves, and
meters
Performs operational inspection on electronic controls,
including flow, pressure, temperature, and level sensors
controls, variable speed drives, pneumatic/hydraulic
actuators and control devices
Performs operational inspection on chlorine and
disinfection equipment. Adjusts chlorine feed rates. Assists
with transporting and changing chlorine cylinders. Assists
with maintenance and repair on chlorine feed equipment
Assists with maintenance, repair, and overhaul of
equipment and machinery. Performs routine preventative
maintenance on mechanical and instrumentation equipment
Collects water quality samples and perform basic water
quality tests in the field
Monitors and adjusts system pressures, reservoir levels,
system production, pressure relief valves
Performs general site maintenance duties
Inspects and maintain tools and equipment
Responds to customer calls
Responds to emergency call-ins
Performs other related duties as required
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Performs installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair
work on water distribution systems, including water mains,
service connections, meters, meter boxes, valves, and fire
hydrants
Assists with emergency situations, such as system breaks,
including locating affected areas and the erection of safety
barricades
Performs installation and repair work including digging
and backfilling trenches; installing and repairing
pipelines, including cutting, tapping, threading, and making
joint connections on copper, plastic, and other pipe
material
Operates various pieces of equipment, such as tapping
machines, hydraulic/air power equipment, compactors, pipe
cutting equipment, and hand tools related to the water
system. Operates heavy equipment, such as backhoes,
front-end loaders, tractors, dump trucks, and cranes
Exercises, flushes and cleans valves, hydrants, and lines
Raises, lowers, or relocates water mains, water meters,
valves and fire hydrants
Responds to citizen complaints and notifies residents of
work being performed
Performs basic water quality and quantity tests, such as
chlorine, pH, pressure, flow
Inspects, maintains, and repairs tools and equipment
Performs other related duties as required
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
Perform installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair
work on wastewater collection systems; including sewage lift
stations, main lines, and manholes
Assists with emergency situations such as system breaks or
blockages, including locating affected areas, traffic
control, and erection of safety barricades
Performs installation and repair work including digging
and backfilling trenches, installing and repairing
pipelines, including cutting, tapping, threading, and making
joint connections on copper, plastic, and other pipe
material
Operates various pieces of equipment, such as tapping
machines, hydraulic/air power equipment, compactors, pipe
cutting equipment, and hand tools related to the wastewater
system
Operates heavy equipment, such as vactors, rodders,
backhoes, front-end loaders, tractors, dump trucks, and
cranes
Flushes and cleans valves and lines, including extensions
and new or repaired lines
Raises, lowers, or relocates sewer lines and manholes to
accommodate other utilities or street installation and
repair
Responds to citizen complaints and notifies residents of
work being performed
Inspects, maintains and repairs tools and equipment
Performs other related duties as required
WATER REUSE STORAGE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM
Performs installation, maintenance, inspection and repair
work on water reuse systems, including water mains, service
connections, meters, meter boxes, valves, and hydrants
Performs installation and repair work including digging
and backfilling trenches; installing and repairing
pipelines, including cutting, tapping, threading, and making
joint connections on copper, plastic, and other pipe
material
Performs operational inspection and minor preventative
maintenance on machinery and equipment, including pumps,
valves, motors, compressors, pneumatic systems, scrubbers,
and PRV's
Performs operational inspection and minor troubleshooting
on electronic controls, including flow, pressure,
temperature, and level sensors and controls, variable speed
drives, pneumatic/hydraulic actuators and control valves
Performs operational inspection of chlorine and
disinfection equipment. Adjusts chlorine feed rates
Performs basic water quality and quantity tests, such as
chlorine, pH, pressure, flow. Monitors and adjusts system
pressures, reservoir levels, system production, and pressure
relief valves
Flushes and cleans valves and lines
Responds to customer requests
Inspects, maintains, and repairs tools and equipment
Performs other related duties as required
Performs basic computer database entry, basic software
programs, and understand SCADA systems
Performs preventative maintenance and inspection methods
UTILITY LOCATOR
Locate underground utilities through the use of utility
maps, as-built engineering drawings, GIS information, and
various electronic locating equipment
Use a personal computer to receive work orders, retrieve
and interpret electronic utility maps
Mark the location of underground utilities utilizing
stakes, flags and/or paint
Meets with parties requesting locates, when required, to
coordinate locates with other utilities to receive or
present information regarding complications or possible
conflicts
Maintains a record of all utility locates. Verifies field
information and notifies the Utilities Engineering Division
regarding updates to mapping systems
Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation
on excavation which results in damage to underground
utilities
Assist in shut down of water mains for repair or
installation of new connections
Install, maintain and repair water, wastewater and reuse
system components; troubleshoot and identify water,
wastewater and reuse problems: initiate corrective action as
required
Assists with emergency situations, such as water or
wastewater system breaks or blockages, including locating
affected areas and the erection of traffic control
barricades
Responds to customer requests
Cross-trains and works with other Department staff as
assigned
Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must posses a High School Diploma or GED.
Applicants must also possess, or have ability to obtain and
maintain, an appropriate, valid Arizona driver's license and
insurability under the Citys insurance.
Water & Wastewater Treatment Applicants must have a
minimum of two (2) years experience performing maintenance
duties in one of the mechanical, electrical, and/or
electronic areas and possess the appropriate valid Arizona
Grade II Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water
Distribution, and/or Wastewater Collection Certificates at
time of hire and be able to obtain a Grade III certification
within 6 months of hire.
Well-Field Treatment & Delivery, Water Distribution,
Wastewater Collection, Water Reuse Storage and Delivery
Applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years experience
performing maintenance duties in one of the mechanical,
electrical, and/or electronic areas and possess the
appropriate valid Arizona Grade III Water Treatment,
Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, and/or Wastewater
Collection Certificates at time of hire. Arizona Commercial
Drivers License with Tanker and Hazardous Material
Endorsement required within six (6) months of hire for field
positions.
Locator Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years
experience in locating buried utilities in conformance with
the requirements of Arizona Blue Stake Law and two years
experience in performing construction and/or maintenance and
repair duties in one of the mechanical, electrical, and/or
electronic areas and possess the appropriate valid Arizona
Grade II Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection
Certificates at time of hire.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in maintenance of a variety of water or
wastewater equipment. Additional specialized experience in
mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic fields.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by employees to
perform the essential functions of this class successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees
regularly are required to sit; talk or hear, in person and
by telephone; use hands repetitively to operate equipment.
Employees are required to walk, kneel, stoop, climb and
stand and to exert 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. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes,
ability to adjust focus and to distinguish basic colors
and/or shades.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees
regularly are required to use oral communication skills;
read and interpret data and information; analyze and solve
problems; interact with the general public, contractors,
engineers, vendors, employees and others who may be
encountered during the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position is subject to outside environmental conditions: No
effective protection from weather. Position may be subject
to extreme heat or cold for periods of more than one hour.
Position is subject to noise and/or vibration. Position is
subject to hazards: Proximity to moving mechanical parts,
electrical current, exposure to chemicals, etc. Position is
subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts,
mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Position is required to
wear respirator to complete a portion of its position
accountabilities.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 08/07
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Job Hotline
(Voice Only): 623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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* Peoria
Arizona 85345 * (623) 773-7100 * Fax (623) 773-7141 |
