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March 12, 2008

WATER/SEWER LINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

WATER/SEWER LINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The City of Perry is accepting applications for the position of Water/Sewer Line Maintenance Technician.

Summary of Position
This position is responsible for operating equipment, participating and planning the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines and mains.

Examples of Tasks
Participates in the installation, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines and mains.
Gathers material and supplies used in daily activities and maintains records of material used.
Locates water and sewer lines for crews and other utility companies.
Installs and repairs sewer and water line taps.
Repairs utility cuts including accurate calculation of necessary repair material.
Repairs cut or damaged water and sewer lines.
Locates leaks in water lines and blockages in sewer lines.
Installs, repairs, and maintains fire hydrants.
Responds to emergency service calls as required.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
Performs ground maintenance duties as needed.
Performs repairs on water meters.
Performs after hours on-call duties.
Installs water and sewer mains.

Knowledge and Skill Required
Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines relating to the operation of water distribution and sanitary collection systems.
Skill in pipe installation to include bedding and cover procedures.
Skill and use of such tools as wrenches, pumps, metal detector, line locator, laser, transit, and levels.
Skill in construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines and mains, and recognizing component accessories of each.
Skill in performing standard mathematical calculations.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in supervision

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to speak, read and write basic English, and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the tasks assigned.
Possession of a current valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate State Certified License for Water distribution or Sanitary Collection.
Applicant will be required to submit to drug screening.
Pay Ranges: W/S Line Maintenance Technician III: $24,300 - $33,600
W/S Line Maintenance Technician II: $27,300 - $39,100
W/S Line Maintenance Technician I: $37,500 - $45,000
Starting classification and pay dependent on qualifications and experience. Applications accepted until position is filled. Applications available at Perry City Hall, 1211 Washington St., P.O. Box 2030, Perry, GA 31069, or they may be downloaded from our website at www.perry-ga.gov, or call Karen Bycenski at (478) 988-2713. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted by hulan at March 12, 2008 10:05 AM