UTILITY SERVICE TECHNICIAN TRAINEE - REGION WEST
About this role
This position is for Region West only.
JOB SUMMARY : Reports to the Senior Utility Service Technician. This is an entry-level classification in which incumbents learn the skills required to perform semi-skilled work in the installation and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Employees in this classification participate in a formal ECUA training and career progression program, as well as receive on-the-job training. Work is performed under immediate supervision.
Utility Service Technician Trainees demonstrate the ability to perform assigned essential functions and duties within a 24-month structured training program. Required training classes are listed in the "Career Progression" section of this job description.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Assists more senior technicians with the operation and maintenance of ECUA's Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems.
Assists with installation of water services including tapping the water main, installing the service tubing, and connecting the tubing to the meter box.
Assists with the repair of water main breaks, water service leaks and water meters.
Assists with emergency shut downs of the water system.
Assists with the maintenance of water valves, fire hydrants, and water meters.
Turns customers' water services on and off.
Installs, replaces, and uses a computer to analyze and troubleshoot residential (AMR) water meters.
Records meter readings for billing purposes.
Assists with installation of sewer laterals from the main to the property line for residential customers.
Assists with the repair and maintenance of gravity sewer mains, sewer force mains, customers' service laterals, force main valves, and air release valves (ARV).
Assists with the shutdown, bypass, and repair of damaged gravity and force mains.
Uses a computer to utilize ECUA's electronic mapping system, and to send, receive, and close out electronic work orders.
Assists with performance of utility locates with ground penetrating radar (GPR) and other equipment.
Operates and maintains back-hoe, trencher, service truck, pumps, well-point systems and other equipment.