Leak Survey Specialist I

City-of-Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Asheville is seeking a Leak Survey Specialist I to identify leaks in the City’s water distribution system using acoustic and electronic equipment. Responsibilities include locating and marking utility lines, preparing work orders, and collecting water samples for analysis.

Additional duties involve maintaining safety zones, coordinating traffic control, and assisting GIS with system maps. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a North Carolina Class A CDL, and a Class C

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with related technical training preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NC Class ACommercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements.
• Must possess and maintain Class C Water Distribution license.

Responsibilities

• Detect leaks using acoustic/electronic equipment and mark locations.
• Maintain safety zones, traffic control, and incident reporting.
• Assist with maps and GIS data updates for city utilities.
• Operate and maintain leak-detection equipment and vehicle.
• Review forms, reports, and logs and enter data accurately.
• Respond to emergency calls as Duty Officer and coordinate repairs.

Skills

Data utilization

Human interaction

Equipment utilization

Verbal aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Functional reasoning

Situational reasoning

ADA compliance

Physical ability

Sensory requirements

Environmental factors

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL license (North Carolina Class A)

Class C Water Distribution license

Job description

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Leak Survey Specialist I. The purpose of this classification is to utilize specialized equipment to identify leaks in the City’s water distribution system.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs both proactive and reactive leak detection: determines route for leak detection grid work and responds to reports of leaks; locates and marks water utility lines, hydrants, meters, valves, and other system components; utilizes leak detection equipment to identify location of leaks; measures water loss for each leak discovered; collects and tests water samples to determine leak source; documents discovered leaks; and prepares and submits related work orders.

Monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals: initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations; coordinates setup of work safety zones to maintain safety and traffic control at work sites, including flagging of traffic and setup of safety cones, barricades, and road/warning signs; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Assists with maintaining system maps: coordinates with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff; logs location of utility system components; and provides accurate data for map updating.

Utilizes and operates a variety of equipment, tools, and supplies to complete essential functions, such as a motor vehicle, acoustic and electronic leak detection equipment, line locators, metal detectors, water test kits, and other equipment, tools, and supplies.

Maintains assigned equipment: performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, etc.: monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment; and maintains related records and logs.

Participates in leak detection program development and monitoring, as well as evaluation of leak detection equipment: attends meetings; provides information to and receives guidance and direction from consultants; regarding leak detection program and progress; and tests and evaluates leak detection equipment.

Serves as Duty Officer: receives and responds to emergency calls for service; travels to site; evaluates and identifies needed repairs; determines priority and immediacy of needed repairs; notifies other utilities and work crews of repairs needing immediate attention; notifies supervisor of repairs not needing immediate attention; and enters and maintains information in duty logbook.

Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, vendors, consultants, the public, outside agencies and organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, maps, work orders, flow charts, diagrams, activity logs, water test results, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in water distribution or a related field; supplemented by one year of experience in water utility system maintenance and repair; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s). Must possess and maintain Class C Water Distribution license.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization:

Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction:

Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability:

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.