UTILITY TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY

Under supervision, this position performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction and maintenance of the sewer system. This position will be required to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as necessary by the department, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the repair and construction of sewer lines, manholes, taps, and helps rod sewer mains.
• Cleans and removes debris from sewer mains and manholes.
• Occasionally operates service trucks.
• Assists various crews such as hand rodding crews, vactor unit, tap crew, TV unit, and lift stations.
• Assists with keeping vehicles and tools clean and in proper working condition.
• Assists with shop and area cleaning.
• Assists with barricading streets, alleys, etc. to protect the public and coworkers.
• Works in and around traffic; wears safety equipment that is provided.
• Works overtime when required and remains available by telephone for emergency callouts.
• Responds to emergencies and call-backs one week out of the month or on emergency repairs.

• Works a rotating shift as needed.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to completion of Eighth Grade. One year of water works experience preferred.  Valid Texas Driver’s License required.  Must be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Texas Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to work in undesirable conditions and inclement weather.
• Ability to use and/or operate, and/or learn to use and operate sewer rods, rodding machine, rod turning motor, cement mixer, air compressor, jackhammer, shovels, picks, sledgehammer, various small hand tools, pipe cutters, barricades, various safety equipment, trench shoring equipment, ropes, and harnesses.
• undefinedADA PROOFEReasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is also required to balance, crouch, feel, finger, handle, pull, push, reach, speak, stand, stoop, talk, see, and walk.  Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee’s work is conducted both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.