Senior Utility Maintenance Technician - CO

Hall County; Gainesville, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall County in Gainesville, GA seeks a Senior Utility Maintenance Technician to assure proper functioning of sewer easements and stormwater facilities through inspection, maintenance, and vegetation control. The role requires coordination with County engineers and compliance with regulatory permits.

The position focuses on maintenance of stormwater and sewer facilities, reporting progress, and ensuring design elevations and BMP practices are met on projects.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements as stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
• Experience with sewer/stormwater easements and regulatory permits.
• Knowledge of Federal/State laws relevant to sanitary sewer/stormwater.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities to ensure proper function and adherence to County specs.
• Monitor construction progress; report to Road Maintenance Supervisor/County Engineer.
• Perform vegetation management and maintenance of stormwater/sewer easements.
• Secure permits and easements prior to construction; maintain BMPs on sites.
• Operate medium-sized equipment and basic maintenance on county vehicles.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Engineering plans interpretation

Communication

Supervision

Inmate supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED + technical schooling

1 year related work experience

Equivalents accepted

POST Certification (within 6 months)

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (preferred)

GA Level 1B Soil & Erosion Certification (within 6 months)

Georgia CDL & MVR (valid)

Job description

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Senior Utility Maintenance Technician - CO -

Full Time Employee Gainesville, GA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2881

Salary Range: $51,954.88 To $65,505.19 Annually

Job Summary

Assures proper functioning of the County’s Sewer Easements/Stormwater Management Facilities and Utility/Stormwater Easements through regular inspection, maintenance and keeping vegetation cut and lines jetted as necessary and repair of the facilities.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Inspects facilities and systems to ensure proper function and toensure they meet proper County specifications.

Monitors construction of new facilities; prepares reports of such progress for submittal to Road Maintenance Supervisor/County Engineer as requested.

Removes dead and dying trees that interfere with proper function of stormwater management facilities and/or sewer easements.

Assists in securing all necessary permits from State and Federal regulatory agencies and all easements required prior to construction of stormwater and/or sewer facilities.

Repairs and maintains stormwater management facilities and/or sanitary sewer easements by performing tasks listed below:

Mows stormwater ponds and easements.

Maintains proper vegetation through over-seeding, fertilization, and control of weeds and other undesirable vegetation in stormwater ponds and sewer easements.

Removes sediment from stormwater ponds while maintaining proper design elevations.

Repairs and maintains outlet control structures and rebuilds failed structures to proper design specifications.

Repairs, maintains, and replaces pipes, junction boxes, and other structures associated with stormwater management facilities.

Repairs and replaces fencing.

Assures installation of erosion and sedimentation best management practices (BMP’s) on construction projects as needed.

Performs other relevant work as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Additional and/or Detailed duties when assigned to Sewers:

Monitors sanitary sewers; prepares reports of such progress for submittal to Road Maintenance Supervisor/County Engineer as requested.

Utilizes engineering plans, plats, specifications, easement documents and other plans and documents as they are related to sanitary sewers to assure proper maintenance.

Maintains proper vegetation through over-seeding, fertilization, and control of weeds and other undesirable vegetation on sewer easements.

Operates medium-sized equipment including flat-bed or tandem dump trucks, mowing machines (bush hogs/boom tractors), and performs manual labor maintenance and/or repair of County property and facilities.

Performs basic maintenance on dump trucks and mowers/boom tractors and Jetter machines.

Additional and/or Detailed duties when assigned to Stormwater:

Utilizes engineering and survey related equipment as necessary to check grades, elevations, and pipe sizes including but not limited to GPS, survey level, total station and other devices.

Utilizes engineering plans, plats, specifications, easement documents and other plans and documents as they related to stormwater management facilities, stormwater drainage systems, pipes, culverts to assure proper maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required plus minimum of two years technical school in related field preferred.

Minimum of one-year related work experience required.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses and Certifications:

POST Certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement Preferred.

State of Georgia Level 1B Soil and Erosion Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, City/County ordinances, and regulations that relate to sanitary sewer easements / stormwater.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of sanitary sewer easements / stormwater design.

Understanding of engineering plans, specifications, and as-built drawings as related to stormwater management facilities and sanitary sewer facilities, and capacity to determine elevations, clean out volumes, and other criteria as needed to construct and maintain facility in its original, proper working order.

Knowledge of local Soil Erosion and Sediment Control and Subdivision Regulations, Codes, and Ordinances.

Ability to perform basic Engineering calculations to determine proper grades, slopes, elevations and volumes.

Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate subordinates assigned as per Road Maintenance Supervisor/County Engineer.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to supervise and communicate with inmates.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, developers, consultants, the public, and others.

Ability to coordinate assigned work with other departments and County governmental officials based on prescribed policies and regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Physical Ability:

Essential functions continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (siting or standing) and the ability to move by walking; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reaching overhead; repetitively use hands/arms/legs; grasp; move/transport items up to 25lbs. Employees constantly must think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Additionally, the essential functions require that incumbents be on call, operate equipment; use a computer/keyboard; use math/calculations; and stay organized.

Essential functions frequently require the ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; pushing and/or pulling; and move/transport items up to 26lbs to 50 lbs. Essential functions also require incumbents frequently work irregular hours; attend regular work meetings; direct others; and meet deadlines.

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to position oneself by crawling, crouching, or kneeling; ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps; and move/transport items from 51lbs to 100lbs. Incumbents essential functions must occasionally handle confidential information or perform duties that require keyboarding/typing.

Sensory Requirements:

Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment; visually discern differences in color.

Essential functions are continuously performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather; extreme hot or cold temperatures; humidity and moisture; extreme dry environments; risk of bodily injury from hazards including , sharp objects/tools, heavy machinery, traffic; dirt/mud, fumes, gasses, odors, dust, grease and oil, moving mechanical parts, extreme noise, wet, slippery floors/surfaces. Incumbents may spend time constantly working alone or with others.

Essential functions are frequently performed with exposure to risk of bodily injury from moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Additionally, essential functions are occasionally performed with exposure to risk of bodily injury from falling from high or exposed places, and falling objects, and flame torches.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive, as it is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification