Utility Technician

at  Inframark LLC

QUALIFICATIONS

Prefer one year of related experience in sewer and water construction and maintenance, equipment operations, truck driving or manual labor and must have high school diploma or GED. Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards. A commercial driver’s license is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Construction and operation of collection/distribution systems
• Various types of pipe
• Equipment used in repair and installation of the sewer and water systems
• Cleaning techniques and tools and supplies needed
• Grounds maintenance
• Safety practices, procedures and equipment used

Skill in:

• Operates dump trucks, front-end loaders and ten wheel trucks to perform required hauling and unloading of equipment and material, as necessary

Ability to:

• Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
• Work emergency duty during non-scheduled work hours
• The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.
• Distinguish between different shades of color

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending and climbing. The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment. This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis.
The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.
The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform basic installation, repair and maintenance of sewer collections/water distribution systems to include:
• Laying pipe and ensuring it is on the right grade and in the proper layer of gravel
• Making sure ditches are shored properly and safe to enter
• Repairing broken lines, stubs and force mains
• Adjusting manholes to ground level
• Landscaping yards that have been destroyed by line installation
• Clearing easements to provide easier access to the outfall line
• Perform general housekeeping and grounds maintenance duties to include:
• Cleaning rest rooms, offices and locker rooms
• Washing down solids, algae accumulation on basins
• Cleaning oil and grease from equipment
• Prepares the surfaces on equipment, structures and buildings for painting and paints
• Landscapes the grounds that surround the facilities to include cutting grass, trimming and pruning of shrubs and trees
• Maintain, clean and stock materials on trucks and equipment
• Assist Plant Operators by taking samples, running pH tests, taking meter readings and helping with sludge press
• Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies
• Work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public and comply with ESG policies