Utilities D&C Technician In Training

Utility System technician performs semi-skilled labor and equipment operations in the maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend and on-call duty for emergency work such as water main breaks, sewer backups, and after-hours customer service. Must be able to respond within one hour when on call. This is a safety-sensitive position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Utilities Distribution & Collection Supervisors

Direct Reports: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary. 

• Performs maintenance, construction, repair, replacement, and installation of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems in the City’s service area. 

• Performs all duties and responsibilities of all Utility Systems Technicians (I-IV). 

• Maintains and operates the water distribution systems through repair, routine maintenance, installations, sampling, utility locations, and assists in the excavation and repair of water lines and related infrastructure. 

• Maintain the wastewater collection system through repair, installation, routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspection tasks. 

• Takes a lead role in the field, utilizing years of experience, to assist with the direction of work and provides leadership and instruction to other employees. 

• Transfers vast experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities by providing on-the-job training of UST’s by coaching, mentoring, monitoring, and training. 

• Reads and interprets a variety of maps, plans, construction diagrams, as-built drawings, and survey data to plan and execute fieldwork and projects. 

• Calculates main flushing rates, water volumes, disinfection dosages, and pumping rates for the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance, repair, and operation of distribution and collection systems. 

• Performs MUTCD compliant traffic control and safe work zone setup. 

• Assists in and performs excavation work around utility lines and other excavation obstacles. 

• Practices trench safety and confined space entry in accordance with regulations. Places sheeting, shoring, shielding, and other devices to secure excavations as necessary. 

• May move, set, or place infrastructures such as manholes, pipes, valves, hydrants, and other structures and system appurtenances. 

• Investigates water breaks, customer complaints, sewer backups, and/or overflow events and provides interpretive information to organize an effective response. 

• Notifies customers of the necessity for interruption of water service and other issues. 

• Performs cuts, taps, threads pipe, and makes copper, plastic, iron, or other joint connections. 

• Assists in the maintenance of the Facility and other property grounds and improvements. 

• Locates appurtenances such as valves, meters, manholes, and air reliefs using section maps or electronic detectors 

• Takes all precautions to protect employees and the public at worksites and to ensure the safety of Englewood’s water supply and the environment. 

• Replace, repair, and maintain water meters, wells, and appurtenances. 

• Safely operates jet trucks, dump trucks, valve machines, vacuum excavators, and other equipment and tools in the performance of daily operations and duties. 

• Operates backhoes, track-hoes, mini-excavators, and other excavation equipment with appropriate certification 

• Performs tasks requiring basic carpentry, painting, and concrete skills. 

• Performs sewer service requests and post-incident investigations, often using a TV truck or other video inspection equipment. 

• Determines staging and logistics of collection system smoke and dye test projects to accurately detect and document sources of excess I&I for their scheduled repair. 

• Uses tablets, control pads, laptops, and other electronic devices to report and complete work orders and inspections in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment. 

• Is available for after-hours callouts for emergencies and maintains reliable and regular attendance. 

• Locates leaks and makes repairs to steel, ductile iron, cast iron, PVC, and copper lines.

• Uses electronic radio detection devices to locate and mark Englewood’s underground utilities. 

 Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in training personnel in the correct procedures and techniques used in performing wastewater collection and water distribution functions. 

• Performs other duties as assigned and required. May serve as Duty Supervisor 

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED. 

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within 1 year of employment. 

An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant job experience may be substituted.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to above requirements: new hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person interviews, reference checks, and background checks, which may include local police check, DMV check, drug screen, and fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI.   

CDL: Employees required to maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are also subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing, as required by federal regulations.