LINE MAINTENANCE TECH/ EQUIPMENT OPERTATOR

City of Oxford; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oxford is seeking a skilled Utility Maintenance Worker to install, repair, and maintain water and sewer lines and related appurtenances. You will operate a range of heavy construction equipment and work on- and off-site in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include taps, meters, hydrants, testing, and inspections; you may also perform backfilling, and assist with camera inspections and preventative maintenance. On-call and call-back duties apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some related construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read utility line maps and manuals; follow written and oral instructions.
• Experience operating heavy construction equipment and backhoes.
• Willingness to obtain Grade I Collection or Grade C Distribution certification within 18 months.
• Ability to work in hot/cold environments and in hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections.
• Lays water and sewer pipe; maintains proper grade and depth with laser equipment.
• Installs, tests and services water meters and meter yokes.
• Assists with camera inspections of sewer lines and run tests.
• Inspects lift stations and performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Operates backhoe, front end loader, dump trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Performs line locating and basic record-keeping of activities.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Equipment operation

Reading utility maps

OR manual instruction following

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Grade I Collection or Grade C Distribution certification within 18 months

Tools

SCADA

Work order system

Timesheets software

Job description

General Statement of Duties

Performs responsible semi-skilled and skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines, and appurtenances. Operates a variety of difficult heavy construction equipment performing functions requiring a high level of skill and competence.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs a variety of skilled work as a member of a crew engaged in the construction, installation and repair of water and sewer lines. Work involves the operation of construction equipment in the installation, replacement and repair of water and sewer pipes to specific grade and depth, and back filling and compacting the site. Work also includes making taps to water and sewer mains, installing hydrants, meters, and valves, and making repairs to the water and sewer system. Employees are subject working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work. Work is performed under regular supervision Utility Maintenance Crew Leader and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections.
• Lays water and sewer pipe; adjusts pipe to proper grade and depth with laser; repairs and replaces sewer and water lines and related facilities.
• Installs, services and tests water meters and meter yokes.
• Assists with operation of camera to video sewer lines.
• Inspects sewer lift stations for proper operations; take flow readings; performs preventive maintenance and minor repair.
• Operates backhoe, front end loader, dump trucks, jackhammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines.
• Operates equipment in street and pedestrian traffic, around other ground utilities and in other tight places requiring care and skill.
• Installs hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants
• Unstops sewer lines with pressure machines, rodding machines or hand tools.
• Makes simple records of work activities.
• Fill in for meter readers as needed
• Perform basic line locating for water and sewer lines
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance to assigned equipment.

Additional Job Duties

Performs other related tasks as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Working knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines.
2. Working knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances.
3. Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
4. Working knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
5. Some knowledge of the municipal water and sewer service policies and procedures.

1. Skill in the operation of a backhoe and other construction equipment.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
3. Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
4. Ability to prepare records of work activities.
5. Working knowledge of computer-based work order system, SCADA, timesheets and various other programs.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as the backhoe and dump truck in a safe manner to fit pipes and other parts, read gauges, and make written records.

Desirable Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to ability to read and write, 2-4 years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment related to the areas of assignment including of construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possession of valid North Carolina driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency
• Ability to obtain Grade I Collection or Grade C Distribution certification within 18 months.