Utility Technician/Driver

United Site Services, Inc; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Site Services, Inc. is seeking a Utility Technician to operate multiple vehicle types (pumper, P&D, fence, container) to support servicing at various sites in California.

The role requires completing pre/post-shift inspections, logs, and adhering to safety guidelines while coordinating with dispatch on routing and schedule changes. Ideal candidates have at least two years of commercial driving experience and hold a CDL or non-commercial license, with strong time management, customer

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Driver License (CDL or non-commercial).
• Excellent time management, customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates various service vehicles (pumper, P&D, fence, container) to service sites as directed.
• Performs daily pre/post-shift vehicle inspections and reports deficiencies.
• Maintains truck logs per state and federal regulations.
• Delivers or picks up portable restrooms, tanks, sinks, and related equipment.
• Communicates routing changes to dispatch and follows updated schedules.
• Leads fence job crews on assigned tasks and operates fence installation equipment.
• Completes required paperwork for tanker/transfer truck runs.
• Adheres to all safety rules and company servicing guidelines.

Skills

CDL

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Primary Purpose

The Utility Technician will operate various Class A, B, and/or C vehicles (pumper truck, P&D truck, fence truck, container truck, etc.) in support of the operation's needs

Essential Functions

• Conducts daily pre-shift & post-shift vehicle inspection & report deficiencies to shop immediately.
• Also, report improper operation, faulty equipment, and unusual conditions to the Operations. Manager.
• Operates service truck to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information.
• Services portable restrooms, holding tanks, septic tanks, sinks, showers, etc., at various work sites by following the Company's servicing guidelines.
• Notifies management of any issues encountered on back-up route assigned.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatch to receive additional instructions, changes to work locations, etc.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Follow all established safety rules & regulations.
• Operates flat bed truck to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information to deliver or pick-up portable restroom units, hand sinks, holding tanks or containers.
• Updates tickets with relevant delivery or pick-up detail.
• Operates fence truck to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information to deliver or pick-up fence (chain link, panel, materials, etc.)
• Will also act as a lead on fence jobs where a crew is assigned to the job/truck and will operate fence installation equipment.
• Operates tanker/transfer truck to and from local dump and completes required paperwork as necessary.
• Special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Driver License (CDL or non-commercial).
• Excellent time management, customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.