Utility Technician I - Gaithersburg (Pool)

Utility Technician I - Gaithersburg (Pool)

The Utility Technician I position requires an individual possessing the abilities and skills to perform a variety of routine tasks related to the repair and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collections systems that take minimal levels of instruction regarding execution and safety while working in a team environment.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of duties directly or indirectly related to repair, maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement including emergency water main repairs, sewer system maintenance, and all other work related to the water distribution system or wastewater collection system
• Assists in repair, maintenance, replacement or rehabilitation of water mains and wastewater mains, water and wastewater taps, and replacing or repairing defective meters
• Assists in the setup of sediment control devices
• Prepares vehicle pre-trip inspection forms, and various work documents
• Assists in replacing and maintaining fire hydrants, valves, and related fittings, including but not limited to : changing gaskets, leaky caps, and broken stems, operating nuts, etc.
• Makes minor customer notifications concerning required repairs / service
• Assists in investigating and identifying solutions to utility problems, i.e., main, service, meter leak, stoppages, low water pressure, etc.
• Upon certification of class B license, operates and maintains vehicles and equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, and dump truck
• Assists in operating various kinds of trucks, equipment to complete repairs and maintenance activities
• Assist with the installation of trench shoring devices
• Assists with rodding, cleaning, flushing, and televising sewer mains
• Picks up and disposes of spoil at designated work sites to include cleanup duties at facilities
• Uses two-way radio, mobile data terminals and LAN terminals to update work status
• Operates power and hand tools frequently to accomplish the work (i.e. air jack hammer, air drill, air impact gun)
• Observes safety regulations including wearing personal protective equipment and follows and enforces recommended safety practices and uses appropriate traffic safety devices such as arrow boards, safety lights, cones and barrels, etc. for traffic flow protection in order to ensure the safety of self and others
• Flags traffic as required

Other Functions

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Additional Requirements

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

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