Field Svcs Technician II

Columbus Water Works through Westaff Staffing Agency; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water Works through Westaff Staffing Agency seeks a skilled field services technician to assist the Crew Leader II. You will operate backhoes and related equipment, perform heavy manual labor, and maintain all gear used by the team.

You may run the team in the foreman's absence and participate in safety training. The role requires 3 years of construction experience, a valid driver's license with CDL within a year, and certifications in confined spaces, CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years construction experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with CDL within 1 year.
• Ability to obtain Confined Space Entry cert within 1 year.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 1 year.
• Erosion Control certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Leader II in coordinating Field Services operations.
• Operate backhoe and other equipment for Team tasks.
• Perform heavy manual labor as directed.
• May perform Construction Foreman duties as needed.
• Attend seminars and training sessions.
• On-call duties on rotating schedule.
• Prepare for daily assignments and manage materials/equipment.
• Ensure safety procedures and traffic controls are followed.
• Maintenance and upkeep of all equipment used by Team.

Skills

Heavy labor

Safety procedures

Reading diagrams

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL within 1 year

CPR & First Aid certification

Confined Space Entry cert.

Trench Excavation cert.

Erosion Control cert. (preferred)

Tools

Backhoe

Rodding Machines

Tapping Machines

Boring Machines

Jack Hammer

Pipe Saw

Dump Truck

Job description

SUMMARY

Assists the Crew Leader II in coordinating the work involved in the operations of a Field Services team. Operates backhoe and other equipment relevant to the Team to which assigned. Performs heavy manual labor and operates any required mechanical equipment used by Field Services Teams. Understands the total operations of the Team sufficiently to perform duties required to run the Team in the absence of the Construction Foreman. Responsible for upkeep and preventative maintenance of all mechanical equipment used by Team. Performs other related work as required. Attend all seminars and training given by Columbus Water Works. Employee will be required to perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare for daily assignments by loading and unloading assigned truck with all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment as per supervisor(s) instructions.

Clean and wash vehicles and equipment as needed.

Unloads, sets up at job sites and operates with little or no direct supervision specific equipment used in Team operations such as Rodding Machines, Tapping Machines, Boring Machines Jack hammer, tamp Pipe saw, dump truck and all other essential tools and equipment.

Coordinates with Construction Foreman to complete jobs as required.

Exhibits ability to perform heavy manual labor under directions of supervisor(s)

Performs duties of the Construction Foreman as needed.

Exhibits ability to understand and implement traffic safety procedures.

From time to time, this employee may be called upon to perform other duties as deemed necessary by his supervisor.

Confined Spaces Entry, Entry of manholes and other tight spaces.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Understanding of the maintenance and construction of a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System. Must be able to operate all equipment associated with the maintenance and construction of a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to obtain Fort Benning Access required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years construction experience required for position. High school graduate or GED is the minimum requirement for position. Possession of a valid Drivers License and a good driving record is required. Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers Permit within six months of employment and Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within one year of employment required. Ability to receive certification in Confined Space Entry and Trench Excavation within one year of employment required. Ability to receive CPR and First Aid Standard within one year of employment required. Erosion Control certification preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, drawings and operating instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to draw and read all graphs types.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense to carryout instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb and balance.

The employee frequently lifts and moves objects of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employee will be regularly exposed to moderate or high noise levels, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions, and wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation.
• Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e., traffic.
• Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e., poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, and animals.
• Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e., confined spaces, sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches, fumes, gases, and airborne particles.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: 26-82

PAY GRADE: 9