WD Position Catalog

DEVELOPMENT AND PLAN REVIEW UTILITIES TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY:

Class Code: 012430

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 distribution systems. Incumbents perform skilled activities in support of maintenance and monitoring functions.

SALARY RANGE: $16.41 - $25.27 Hourly $34,131.00 - $52,554.00 Annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary Duties:

 Investigates and locates missing data from maps, provides maps to update GIS, turns valves for shutdowns for projects and contractors, researches pipe type and size, communicates with citizens and collects water samples, locates water lines and assets located in the water system, investigates system anom- alies.  Required to work after hours on an on-call rotating repair call crew.  Must be able to be flexible to work as a Utility Locator to locate the Raleigh Water’s sewer and water lines and City Fiber.  Provides skilled assistance in the maintenance and monitoring activities of the City’s water distribution systems.  Support activities may include: locating lines and performing visual inspec- tions of sewer system; repairing and maintaining water distribution pipes, valves, meters, hydrants and other related equipment; performing flushing operations; performing field lab analysis and sample collection.  Collects, prepares and enters system data; creates work orders; logs work activities; 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 contractors regarding repair, installation and maintenance work; assists in providing solutions to issues and concerns.  Performs routine maintenance of job sites, vehicles, tools and equipment; cal- ibrates 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. Essential Duties:

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