What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Maintenance Technician position at City of Ennis?
JOB
Under supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled assignments in the construction, maintenance and repair of City water, sewer, storm systems and streets; and performs related work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Installs, connects, relocates, and replaces new water mains, service lines, valves, pumps, meters, meter boxes and fire hydrants; cutting and fitting pipes and making taps.Repairs leaks on water mains by installing new pipe and/or clamps.Locates and marks existing water mains, meters, valves and other facilities for City crews and independent contractors.Notifies customers of water shutdowns.Measures and records the location of valves, hydrants, and blow-offs.Exercises valves by hand or with hydraulic equipment; marks valves to indicate direction of opening and number of turns to open; tests water flow of hydrants.Flushes water system through valves and hydrants, tests turbidity and chlorine residual of water and checks for valve leakage.Paints valves, pumps, piping and building interiors and exteriors.Removes vegetation, cleans meters and meters vaults and replaces meters.Performs routine maintenance and repair on pump stations and generators. Shovels, rakes and spreads dirt, sand, gravel, asphalt, and other materials.Clears debris, brush and weeds from ditches, culverts, and other City facilities.Participates in digging, widening and backfilling trenches and other excavations.Loads, unloads, and operates pick-ups and trucks to transport maintenance supplies and materials.Places traffic control flags, signs, and cones to direct traffic around work sites; may direct traffic.Performs other duties as assigned or required. Must be available 24 hours a day by phone and subject to afterhours call outsHas frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
High school graduate or equivalent and one (1) years’ experience in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems, or mechanical/hydromechanical systems; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: A Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record. Ability to obtain one or more of the following as directed by assignment: TCEQ Wastewater Collection License Class II within two (2) years; TCEQ Wastewater Collection License Class III within three (3) years; TCEQ Water Operator License Class C within one year; Texas CDL Class B within one (1) year.
Under supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled assignments in the construction, maintenance and repair of City water, sewer, storm systems and streets; and performs related work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Installs, connects, relocates, and replaces new water mains, service lines, valves, pumps, meters, meter boxes and fire hydrants; cutting and fitting pipes and making taps.Repairs leaks on water mains by installing new pipe and/or clamps.Locates and marks existing water mains, meters, valves and other facilities for City crews and independent contractors.Notifies customers of water shutdowns.Measures and records the location of valves, hydrants, and blow-offs.Exercises valves by hand or with hydraulic equipment; marks valves to indicate direction of opening and number of turns to open; tests water flow of hydrants.Flushes water system through valves and hydrants, tests turbidity and chlorine residual of water and checks for valve leakage.Paints valves, pumps, piping and building interiors and exteriors.Removes vegetation, cleans meters and meters vaults and replaces meters.Performs routine maintenance and repair on pump stations and generators. Shovels, rakes and spreads dirt, sand, gravel, asphalt, and other materials.Clears debris, brush and weeds from ditches, culverts, and other City facilities.Participates in digging, widening and backfilling trenches and other excavations.Loads, unloads, and operates pick-ups and trucks to transport maintenance supplies and materials.Places traffic control flags, signs, and cones to direct traffic around work sites; may direct traffic.Performs other duties as assigned or required. Must be available 24 hours a day by phone and subject to afterhours call outsHas frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
High school graduate or equivalent and one (1) years’ experience in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems, or mechanical/hydromechanical systems; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: A Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record. Ability to obtain one or more of the following as directed by assignment: TCEQ Wastewater Collection License Class II within two (2) years; TCEQ Wastewater Collection License Class III within three (3) years; TCEQ Water Operator License Class C within one year; Texas CDL Class B within one (1) year.
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