Utilities Field Pipeline Technician*
Utilities Field Pipeline Technician*
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Description
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Utilities Pipeline Technician to install maintain and repair sewer/wastewater pipelines. The incumbent utilize various hand tools and equipment such as picks shovels saws wrenches jackhammers basin hooks sewer corks etc. in order to install and maintain sewer laterals main lines and manholes. The incumbent will also assist with the stocking and upkeep of the crew truck. Vehicles driven may include pickup trucks single-axle dump trucks tandem dump trucks etc. in order to travel to various work locations in response to related service requests. This position also assist in the setting up of work-zones closing of roads and flagging to ensure the safety of public motorists and coworkers.
The Utilities Field Pipeline Technician will perform routine maintenance and repairs to assure safe and proper operation of the City of Richmond Sanitary and Combined Sewer infrastructure. This position is responsible for: the installation of Sanitary and Combined sewer piping and fittings; driving and operating small equipment and machinery; performing routine maintenance inspections of piping systems; responding to work orders; assembling tools materials and equipment for daily work assignments; and transporting personnel to and from work sites.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Installs repairs and replaces sewer/wastewater pipes valves and other related equipment. Once buried utilities are located by other utilities employees guides equipment operators in the excavation of the site and begins work on pipeline. Flags work-zone with necessary signage and cones to ensure safety of the public and other employees.
- Drives commercial vehicles to and from job site transporting materials and equipment.
- Stocks truck with necessary supplies and maintains vehicle.
- Corresponds with citizens to explain necessary repairs and hear their concerns.
- Attends and receives necessary training on occasional basis.
Qualifications Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Requires High School diploma GED or specialized vocational training
- One year of related experience
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience working in the utilities and/or plumbing fields and one year of experience.
- Requires a Class B Commercial Drivers License within 6 months of hire
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):- Sewer/wastewater pipeline replacement and repair
- Confined spaced experience
- Plumbing
- Pipefitting
- Hazmat/PPE protection equipment and safety procedures
- Industry Standard Operating Practices (SOPs)
Skills(some combination of the following):- Operating machinery and hand tools (e.g. shovels saws jackhammers etc.)
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Verbal and written communication
- Consulting with internal and external departments and agencies
- Customer Service
Abilities (some combination of the following):- Follow proper safety and standard operating procedures
- Prioritize assigned tasks
- Multi-task assigned tasks
- Manage time effectively
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts electrical currents vibrations etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes odors dusts gases and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people imminent danger and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Due to the nature of work assignments incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is regularly required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction stand push pull lift finger (picking pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers) grasp applying pressure to an object with fingers or palms talk see and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb balance stoop crouch crawl walk feel and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists hands and fingers. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties this classification is considered to be heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
* Internal use: HR Generalist to review.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process please contact Jessica McKenzie Human Resources Manager by email at .
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
