Utility Technician
Utility Technician
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Job Description
Position Purpose:
Operate utility construction equipment to dig and backfill excavations for installation operation maintenance and repair of water and wastewater utility facilities. Installs maintains repairs and operates water and wastewater utility facilities and grounds by performing responsibilities assigned.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on excavation equipment and forklift and maintain accurate records of such activities.
- Install new or replacement water and wastewater system mains services meters and fire hydrants with all associated appurtenances.
- Repair maintain and/or operate the wastewater collection system water transmission and distribution system facilities pump stations bar screens buildings grounds and associated equipment i.e. mains services meters fire hydrants valves etc.
- Use and maintain all work equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations i.e. jack hammer air compressor with related tools tapping machines portable ditch pumps and electrical generators pipe locating and leak detection equipment hand tools etc.
- Knows and abides by companys safety policy and procedures.
- Provides excellent customer service to all external and internal customers.
- Use accepted practices and methods of water and wastewater facilities and appurtenances installation or replacement and their proper operation maintenance and repair.
- Perform excavations and restorations related to operation maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection system.
- Perform hydrant and blow-off flushing flow tests leak surveys and water line locating functions.
- Keep accurate daily records of work performed time worked and materials used.
- Must be able to respond to emergencies after hours and to participate in after-hours on call duty rotation.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
Qualifications :
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- 1 to 2 years of water and wastewater utility work experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Good mathematical skills including ability to calculate volumes and pressures.
- Ability to read speak converse and give directions.
- Ability to understand policies and procedures relating to utility 1 duties.
- Ability to read complex maps.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Must possess a valid New Jersey State drivers license.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to drive to job site walk for extended periods on flat and uneven terrain climb bend and stoop.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and on occasion up to 100 lbs.
Additional Information :
Pay Rate: $26.50 per hour.
Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and more. In addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
