Underground Utility Technician

Decatur Utilities; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Utilities invites applications for an Underground Utility Technician in the Gas/Water/Wastewater Operations department at the 10th Avenue Service Center. This full-time position involves performing unskilled to semiskilled labor across installation, maintenance, and repairs of the gas, water and wastewater systems, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, 2–4 years of related experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 2-4 years of relevant work-related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform labor for installation, repair, and maintenance of gas, water and wastewater pipes and equipment.
• Assist in annual inspections of gas valves, water valves, hydrants and manholes.
• Load and unload materials and keep vehicles stocked with supplies.
• Follow safety standards and work in a crew setting.

Skills

WorkKeys Assessments

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Underground Utility Technician

Department: Gas/Water/Wastewater Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 10th Avenue Service Center

Compensation: Starting Pay $24.00 per hour - For complete compensation detail, see Progression Pay Schedule in Job Description

Description

Performs unskilled and semiskilled general labor duties in construction, maintenance, repairs and services of the Gas, Water and Wastewater systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• A commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.
• Performs labor work in the installation, repair and maintenance of gas, water and wastewater pipes, valves, fittings, motors and equipment.
• Assists in the annual inspections of gas valves, water valves, fire hydrants, and manholes.
• Assists in routine wastewater main line cleaning and inspections.
• Loads and unloads materials and equipment and keeps vehicles stocked with materials.
• Uses and assists in the mixing of certain chemicals.
• Uses and maintains various hand and power tools.
• Cleans, paints and maintains buildings, equipment and other facilities as directed.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on company vehicles and equipment.
• Operates and uses hand tools, small equipment and machinery.
• Follows proper safety standards, procedures and policies.
• Performs job duties in a crew work setting.

Skills, Experience, and Education

• Completion of WorkKeys Assessments to include minimum scores in the following skill level descriptions: Applied Mathematics (4), Graphic Literacy (4), and Workplace Documents (4)
• High School diploma or GED
• 2-4 years of relevant work-related experience
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
• Regularly requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Residency radius required and must live within 20 miles of Decatur Utilities facility

Starting Pay $ 24.00 an hour.