FOREPERSON - SEWER LINE REPAIR *

City of Fort Smith; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Smith is seeking a skilled Water Line Maintenance Technician to install, maintain and repair water systems and to monitor water quality during shutdowns. You will interact with commercial, industrial, and residential customers to explain work scope and ensure safe, reliable service.

Under supervision, you will operate heavy equipment, locate lines, load utilities, and supervise crew on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class A with Trailer and Air Brake Endorsement required or obtainable with two years.
• Water distribution experience or training essential.
• Certifications: Excavation and safety trainings listed above.
• Experience operating heavy construction equipment and trucks.

Responsibilities

• Install large industrial, commercial, and smaller residential meters.
• Operate heavy construction equipment, dump truck, and backhoe safely.
• Load and unload equipment from trailer safely.
• Ensure equipment is functioning and well maintained.
• Drive between job sites and manage on-site equipment.
• Dig around utility lines and ensure trench safety.
• Classify soil types and excavate to meet safety standards.
• Operate in busy urban environments and restore excavation sites.
• Provide instructions and supervise crew on site.
• Utilize Itron software to install/repair ERTs and diagnose issues.
• Assess site safety and respond to leaks reported by customers.
• Maintain good relationships with commercial and residential customers.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Verbal communication

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Class A CDL with Trailer and Air Brake Endorsement

Class IV Water Distribution License or ability to obtain within 2 years

Competent Person Excavation, Excavation Trench Safety, Confined Space Entry, Backhoe and Excavator training

Asbestos training and Heartsaver CPR; Flagger certification

Tools

Itron software

Job description

Job Summary: The incumbent under the guidance of the Water Line Maintenance Supervisor installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs water system. Assist in water quality monitoring in shutdowns to protect public health. Communicates with commercial, industrial, and residential customers to explain scope of work. Makes sure the job is completed correctly and maintains a safe work site at all times. Provide excellent customer service in all aspects of job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Note: All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times.

• 1. Install large industrial, commercial, and smaller residential meters.
• 2. Operate assigned heavy construction equipment, dump truck, and backhoe in a safe manner.
• 3. Load and off load heavy equipment from trailer in the safest manner possible.
• 4. Ensure dump truck, backhoe, and assigned equipment are functioning.
• 5. Drive from one job site to another, load and unload equipment in congested neighborhoods.
• 6. Ensure equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance and minor repairs are performed as needed.
• 7. Dig up or around Fiber Optic lines, High/Low voltage electric lines, High/Low pressure gas lines, Telephone lines, Video/Communication lines and other utility lines on daily basis.
• 8. Must be able to classify soil types for stability and excavate area to meet sloping, benching and trench box guidelines for the safety of the crew.
• 9. Must be able to operate in busy urban environments such as in streets, curb and gutter, bar ditches, drainage easements, highways, highway right of ways, parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, etc.
• 10. Must be able to backfill and restore excavation sites to their original condition. This includes sloping ditches, excavate to grade for repair by other departments.
• 11. Skill in providing verbal instructions and physical demonstrations of tasks to be performed.
• 12. Oversee crew on the job site to meet all job and safety standards.
• 13. Install, repair, diagnose and repair ERT’s with use of Itron software.
• 14. Assess safety of job site and take appropriate action.
• 15. Check leaks called in by customers both during and after hours to determine need of repair.
• 16. Maintain equipment in good working order.
• 17. Ensure the truck is stocked with everything necessary to complete a job.
• 18. Maintain good relationships with commercial & residential customers.
• 19. Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• 20. Locate water lines in field as needed to prevent damages and loss of services.
• 21. Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

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, skill and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Class “A” CDL License with, Trailer and Air Brake Endorsement.
• One (1) year experience working in utilities field with Construction and Job Safety skills required.
• Previous water distribution experience or training is essential to this position.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a truck driver and in operating heavy construction equipment.
• Experience essential to preclude errors that are costly and require considerable time to correct.
• We require that you get certified in Competent Person Excavation, Excavation Trench Safety, Confined Space Entry, Backhoe and Excavator training, Asbestos training.
• Must have a Class IV Water Distribution License as issued by the State of Arkansas, or be able to obtain License within two years of being placed in the position.
• Will be require that you get certified in Competent Person Excavation, Excavation Trench Safety, Confined Space Entry, Asbestos training, Heartsaver CPR, and Flagger certification by the American Traffic Safety Services Association.
• All special skills may be acquired on the job.
• May consider anyequivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work

Other Skills and Abilities

• The incumbent should possess knowledge of the use of tools and equipment used in the department.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment with aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Problem solving, speed and accuracy are required to perform the duties of this position.
• The incumbent must have good verbal and written communications skills as well as good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative 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 must occasionally stand, walk, talk and hear. Frequently sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and climb or balance. The incumbent must also stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is also required to use the sense of smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, distance and peripheral vision. Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are also necessary.

The employee is occasionally required to list more than 100 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 position the incumbent is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, works near moving mechanical parts and is at risk of electrical shock and vibration. The incumbent is also exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.

Employment Screenings

This position requires the below screenings prior to employment:

• Criminal History Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• Post-Offer Drug/Alcohol Screen
• FMCSA Background Check and Drug Screen (upon hire or after obtaining CDL)

Notice of Consent Decree Posting

The City of Fort Smith, Arkansas (“City”) has entered into a Consent Decree in litigation with the United States of America and the State of Arkansas (“Consent Decree”).The Consent Decree was filed on April 6, 2015, in civil action 14-cv-02266-PKH, pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas Fort Smith Division. The Consent Decree is available for review or copying on the City’s website where it may be found at www.FortSmithWater.org .