Field Service Inspector Anchorage AK

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$38.07 - $39.98 Hourly


Open to the public Plumbers and Pipefitters (Local 367) members and any current Municipal Employees.

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 367 and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00

LOCATION: 3000 Arctic Boulevard

To be considered for employment applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship including Student Visas and Employment Visas under any circumstances.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Internal applicants currently working under the Plumbers & Steamfitters (Local 367) Collective Bargaining Agreement
Local union dispatched applicants
External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement

Example of Duties

Under general direction and limited supervision works directly with water and wastewater customers operators and contractors in the field. Responds to emergency reports of AWWU service lines mains hydrants and valve failures and provide immediate road closure as safely as possible until barricade contractor arrives. Documents a variety of complex water and wastewater projects and physical facilities. Perform physical locates of underground utility lines commence turn on/off of services valves and mains. Operate distribution and collection systems as directed. Communicate professionally and effectively with contractors plumbers other MOA agencies and customers on various scheduled and emergencies inspection/compliance issues work orders and field charges. Complete permits troubleshoot and assess both scheduled and non-scheduled response required for water and wastewater. Repair and replace water meters inspect plumbing for appropriate size and installation to be consistent with good public health practices and as required by the State MOA and Utility plumbing. Must have good computer skills for use of different software programs for daily reports and documentation used by the Utility and MOA Risk Management. Perform other duties as assigned.

Participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWUs disaster plan matrix which defines each employees potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur 7 days a week 24 hours per day.