WD Position Catalog

HYDRANT PROGRAM UTILITIES TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY: This class is the second level in a ten-level Utilities Series devoted to providing operational, technical and maintenance support for the City’s water, wastewater, collection and distribution systems. Incumbents perform skilled activities in sup- port of maintenance and monitoring functions.

Class Code: 012430

SALARY RANGE: $16.90 - $25.27 Hourly $35,154.00 - $52,554.00 Annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Duties:

 Operates and/or transports equipment; may operate assigned heavy equip- ment for various functions which may include grading/excavating, collection and removal of debris, refuse and/or snow; and/or material application and distribution; plans routes and sets up work areas for safety and operational efficiency; may set up traffic control measures.  Provides skilled assistance in the maintenance and monitoring activities of the City’s water, and wastewater collection and distribution systems.  Support activities may include: locating lines and performing visual inspec- tions of sewer system; utilizing CCTV equipment; repairing and maintaining water distribution pipes, valves, meters, hydrants and other related equip- ment; performing flushing operations; performing field lab analysis and sam- ple collection.  Collects, prepares and enters system data; creates work orders; logs work ac- tivities; updates maps; enters account data; enters water quality data; com- piles and prepares reports; maintains records, files and work-related docu- mentation.  Responds to customer inquiries and concerns; meets with customers and con- tractors regarding repair, installation and maintenance work; assists in providing solutions to issues and concerns.  Performs routine maintenance of job sites, vehicles, tools and equipment; cali- brates equipment; sets up and breaks down work zone and related equip- ment; monitors safety of work spaces; determines need for and sets up traffic control measures.  Monitors supplies and equipment inventory; initiates requests for required parts, tools and materials.  Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

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