- Location
- Madisonville, KY
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
TITLE: UTILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION:
The purpose of this classification is to preform skilled and semi-skilled work in the instillation, and repair of the City’s water utilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for the classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Checks on all issues from meter reading reports (leaks, high, low, keyed, activity on inactive) in a timely manner for correct billing purposes.
- Trouble shoots meter issues to determine cause of issue and course of action needed to fix.
- Operate Locater Equipment to be able to maintain Bud calls.
- Must have good communication with office staff to pass along their findings from the field and with the general public to provide the customer service that is expected.
- Installs new meters for new customers and pulls meters when needed.
- Service request for our customers such as: check leaks, high bill, turn off water (emergency or for work to be done).
- Maintain knowledge of meter locations.
- Changes out meters.
- Assist crew when needed, delivering materials, flagging traffic, and handing out water notices.
- Picks up materials and tools from local supply houses when needed.
- Operates meter reading device, handheld radio, truck, forklift, locators, hand tools, pumps, or other equipment necessary to complete essential functions.
- Maintains Cleanliness of shop area and office area.
- Maintains the Water. Dept. grounds, mowing, weed eating, keeping area clean.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED; one year of experience in utility maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky driver’s license.
May require the possession of a commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and approved endorsements.