Field Services Worker / Entry

Montgomery County; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County is seeking an entry-level Field Services Worker to assist in the operation of sewer and water maintenance equipment and participate in construction and repair tasks. You will receive training and work under supervision on a range of trucks and hydraulic tools, supporting installation, maintenance, and restoration activities in municipal water and sewer assets.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning daily tasks, ensuring safety on site, handling on-site customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of manual labor or construction experience; DOT medical exam required.
• Preferred: 1 year of sewer or water systems construction and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating equipment for water and sewer asset construction and maintenance.
• Assist with hydraulic tools, water loss, smoke/dye, and data gathering equipment.
• Help set up work plans and daily crew tasks; participate in installation, maintenance, or replacement of lines and components.
• Provide on-site safety for crew and public; assist in restoration work (pavement, concrete, manholes, lawns).
• Respond to on-site customer complaints; prepare daily records and reports; perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance.

Skills

manual labor

general construction

water and sewer maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

sewer cleaning equipment

hydraulic tools

CDL driving

Job description

Basic skill level in manual labor, general mechanic, general construction, or water and wastewater collection systems maintenance occupation. Under close supervision, receives training to perform skilled and manual work related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater collections systems.

FIELD SERVICES WORKER-ENTRY SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Receives training and assists in operating equipment such as combination vacuum/high pressure sewer cleaning trucks, hydro excavation machines, sewer cleaning easement machine, crane style truck, sewer rodder, golf cart, ATV utility vehicle, various size dump trucks, and various style loaders with associated attachments used in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer assets.

Receives training and assists with hydraulic tools, water loss, smoke/dye, acoustic data gathering equipment, air hammers, tapping/valve insertion machines, powered hand tools, and other related equipment.

Receives training in setting up work plans and daily crew tasks; participates with work crews in the installation, maintenance, or replacement of water or sewer lines and components. Provides technical assistance as needed and helps ensures the safety of the crew and general public on-site. Assists in various types of restoration work, including pavement, concrete, manholes, and lawns, returning them to their original condition.

Responds to on-site customer complaints regarding water or sewer service issues; prepares daily electronic records and reports. Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, requests servicing and repairs as needed, and completes inspections, inventory lists, and associated documentation for equipment and materials. (Performs Related Duties as Required)

FIELD SERVICES WORKER SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Work and assist in operating equipment such as combination vacuum/high pressure sewer cleaning trucks, hydro excavation machines, sewer cleaning easement machine, ?crane style truck, sewer rodder, golf cart, ATV utility vehicle, various size dump trucks, and various style loaders with associated attachments for operations associated with construction and maintenance of water and sewer assets.

Work and assist with hydraulic tools, water loss, smoke/dye, and acoustic data gathering equipment, air hammer, tapping/valve insertion machines, powered hand tools and other related equipment.

Assist in setting up work plans, daily tasks for crew; participates with work crews in the installation, maintenance, or replacement of water or sewer lines and components; provides technical assistance as necessary, ensures on-site safety of crew and general public. Assists in different types of restoration, such as pavement, concrete, manholes, and lawns to original condition.

Responds to on-site customer complaints regarding water or sewer service and related problems; prepares daily electronic records and reports; performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, requests repairs and servicing of equipment; completes inspections/inventory lists and associated documentation for equipment and materials.

(Performs Related Duties as Required)

FIELD SERVICES WORKER - ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED equivalent. At least one (1) year of experience working in manual labor or general construction or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training or experience in construction or utility-related field. Must pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam. One (1) year of sewer or water systems construction and maintenance experience is preferred.

FIELD SERVICES WORKER QUALIFICATIONS:

Equivalent to high school diploma; at least two (2) years of experience working as a manual laborer, general mechanic, general construction and at least one (1) year of experience in sewer or water systems construction and maintenance, including one (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the indicated equipment; or equivalent combination of education, certification, training or experience in construction/utility-related field. Must main a current, valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL - A) with tanker endorsements; must pass Department of Transportation physical exam; must take the Operator Training Committee of Ohio (OTCO) Class (all new hires) within twelve (12) months of hire.

Driving Requirement:

Must have a current valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of insurance.

FOR FIELD SERVICES WORKER-ENTRY:

Must pass the County’s practical driving test and obtain temporary CDL within probationary period; complete formal CDL training and obtain a CDL-A with tanker endorsements within twelve (12) months of hire.

Training and Development:

Must maintain CDL licensure.