Utility Tech 1

City of Murfreesboro; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murfreesboro is seeking a water/wastewater maintenance worker to perform heavy manual labor in the repair, construction, maintenance and inspection of water, re-purified water, and wastewater systems. This safety-sensitive position requires effective communication in English and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include removing old services, digging around utilities, repairing leaks, maintaining equipment, and participating in standby duties during nights, weekends,

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Experience in municipal water/re-purified water distribution systems and wastewater collection preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 12 months from date of employment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate in spoken and written English to ensure safe operations.
• Remove old/damaged water and sewer services and replace per codes.
• Gather equipment, parts and materials needed to complete daily tasks.
• Assist the operator by observing excavation safety.
• Dig around marked and unmarked utilities with hand tools to prevent damage.
• Repair leaks on main lines, hydrants, and service lines.
• Set up signs, cones, and safety equipment to create a safe work zone.
• Standby duties including night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this class within the organization is to conduct heavy manual labor in the repair, construction, maintenance and inspection of the water, re-purified water, and wastewater systems.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Removes old and damaged water and sewer services and replaces according to codes and requirements.
• Gathers the necessary equipment, parts and materials that are necessary to complete the assigned tasks for each day.
• Assists the operator by observing all excavation to ensure that it is done in a safe and timely manner.
• Digs around marked and unmarked utilities with shovels, trowels, picks and various hand tools to prevent unnecessary damage to utilities and lines.
• Fixes water leaks on main lines, fire hydrants, and service lines.
• Resets, raises and lowers manhole castings, valve boxes, fire hydrants, water meters and sewer clean out boxes, using grade rings, valve blocks, concrete, brick, mortar and fire hydrant extensions.
• Removes debris and prevents infiltration and blockage issues.
• Maintains, services and cleans all tools, trucks and equipment.
• Inventories all parts within trucks and facilities.
• Installs new sewer, water and re-purified main lines and services.
• Repairs asphalt, forms, pours, and finishes concrete in sidewalks, gutters, and driveways where excavation has taken place.
• Rods stopped sewers for the removal of roots and various types of debris in order to restore service to customers.
• Sets up the necessary signs, cones and safety equipment to ensure a safe and functional work zone.
• Makes water taps on various sizes and types of main lines.
• Sets manholes according to proper grade and seals all incoming and outgoing main lines and joints using hydraulic cement.
• Participates in standby duties, which involves working alone or with co-workers at night, weekends, and holidays to resolve situations that occur after normal business hours.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Refer to Essential Functions Addendum #3.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in maintenance of municipal water and re-purified water distribution systems, and wastewater collection system is preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have or the ability to obtain American Red Cross CPR and First Aid within 12 months from date of employment.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WORK WEEK: SUNDAY - SATURDAY