Utility Maintenance Technician I – IV

City-of-Frederic; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Frederick is seeking a Utility Maintenance Technician I to perform manual, physically demanding tasks in maintaining stormwater and wastewater facilities. You will assist in repairs, inspections, and data entry under supervision, and be part of essential personnel ready to respond to emergencies.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Vehicle Operator’s license, and Maryland State Flagger Certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend operating and maintenance instructions and manuals in English.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.
• Ability to speak effectively and present information to customers and colleagues.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance and repairs on stormwater and wastewater systems.
• Assist in operating and maintaining collection system structures and facilities.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and work order software; maintain records.
• Read and interpret utility maps and site plans; locate structures and mainlines.
• Assist with set-up of work zones and traffic controls; perform manual digging and backfilling as needed.
• Operate light equipment and hand tools to support maintenance activities.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written English

Customer communication

Arithmetic

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This is manual work in the performance of limited skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. An employee in this class, under the general supervision of a foreman or other employee designated to supervise, assists in the activities involved with installing, maintenance, repairing, servicing, enlarging and relocating stormwater and wastewater facilities. The employee in one of these positions is considered essential personnel and will be required to respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works.

UTILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

$24.11/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs preventative/routine maintenance and repairs on stormwater and wastewater collection system structures, mainlines, services, and facilities.
• Cleans stormwater and wastewater collection system structures, mainlines, services, and facilities. As well as gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures.
• Responds to and addresses initial service calls received by the department and works to resolve the complaints.
• Assists in conducting inspections of public and private stormwater facilities.
• Enters data on work completed on spreadsheets and work order software. Access data from inspection software.
• Uses hand tools, including but not limited to: hammers, wrenches, saws, digging irons, sledgehammers, to maintain, repair or access stormwater and wastewater collection system structures, mainlines, services, and facilities.
• Operates equipment, including but not limited to: pickup trucks, sewer cleaning and inspection equipment, air compressor, power mower, jack hammer, assist with the installation and maintenance of flow monitoring equipment and TV inspections
• Reads and understands Utility and Site Plan Maps, both paper and electronic.
• Locates and marks out the locations of the City's stormwater and wastewater structures, mainlines, services, and facilities.
• Enters and performs work in confined spaces.
• Assists with digging and backfilling trenches for pipe repair or installation.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of indoor and outdoor building plumbing and fixtures.
• Assist in the set-up work zone and pedestrian controls. Flags traffic as required.
• Hauls refuse, gravel, dirt, trash, etc. Plows snow and salts roads and walkways.
• Cuts brush and weeds; spreads sand and salt on slick and hazardous roads.
• Operates air tools or light equipment used for stormwater and wastewater utility maintenance operations.
• Mixes concrete and mortar.
• Installs, lays, builds, pours, finishes, repairs and/or replaces brick, poured-in-place or pre-cast concrete structures.
• Repairs road surfaces with asphalt mix.
• Performs first echelon maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, other departments, vendors, and the general public as well as employees of utilities and other agencies whose business is related to stormwater and wastewater collections operation, construction and maintenance.
• Communicates information to other departments and the general public.
• Performs manual work and other duties required in DPW operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
• Maryland State Flagger Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Ability to read and comprehend operating and maintenance instructions and manuals, short correspondences and memos in English.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences in English.
• Ability to speak in English effectively and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Proficient computer skills, with an understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to learn new software.
• Ability to operate a vehicle on a regular basis, observing legal and defensive driving practices.