Utility Mechanic I

Description

• Raises to grade company facilities such as, but not limited to, meter hoods, tiles and covers, and curb and valve boxes. Operates and repairs company facilities such as, but not limited to, fire hydrants and distribution system valves.
• Investigates and diagnoses hydraulic variations that may adversely. impact system operations and customer service, and initiates corrective action.
• Prepares company facilities for adverse weather conditions. Restores service to frozen company facilities, as required.
• Reports conditions in the field that may adversely impact customer service or the public safety, as well as conditions that may result in damage to company facilities.
• Coordinates, monitors, and controls the safe and efficient utilization of company equipment and assigned personnel.
• Excavates and/or backfills job sites to facilitate repairs to company facilities such as, but not limited to, mains, blow-offs, services, curb stops, shutoff valves, and fire hydrants.
• Collects and evaluates water samples, as directed, in accord with established water quality practices.
• Locates company facilities, and in accord with the Underground Facility Program, marks-out company facilities and initiates requests to mark out other utilities' facilities.
• Completes the installation of facilities, including, but not limited to, water services, main extensions, fire hydrants, valves, and blow-offs.
• Locates, accesses, operates, and/or repairs company facilities such as, but not limited to, mains, hydrants, blow-offs, services, curb stops, shutoff valves, and plumbing fixtures.
• Records pertinent data and maintains accurate records. Responds to inquiries accurately and professionally and, when necessary, involves the appropriate individuals to resolve customer and company-related issues and to achieve the highest level of customer service in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs distribution system tests, including, but not limited to, fire flows, customer service lines, and pressure losses. Completes house-to-house connections at customers' accounts to maintain service.
• Transports materials to and from facilities and/or job sites.

Requirements

• Any employees who bids, displaces or transfers into the Utility Mechanic I position after 4/3/97 will be required to meet the Progression requirement.
• The Utility Mechanic I must progress to a Utility Mechanic II within three years. In order to progress they must meet all the qualifications and requirements for Utility Mechanic II, and will be required to pass the Utility Mechanic II entrance examination to be developed by the Company. In the event after three years as a Utility Mechanic I, the employee has not passed the Utility Mechanic II entrance examination the company may allow an additional one year of training. The employee may retake the examination up to a maximum of two times prior to the completion of this additional one year of training.
• Will be required to pass a final examination by the company prior to the conclusion of the qualification period.
• Working knowledge and understanding of contracts covering the installation of water mains, valves, fittings, fire hydrants, and services to ensure that facilities are installed in accord with contract.
• Working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as federal regulations regarding NJ One Call (NJ Underground Facility Protection Act), confined spaces, trenching and shoring, and Competent Person.
• Failure to achieve the skill required to successfully complete the Utility Mechanic II entrance examination within the specified time period will result in the employee’s loss of the Utility Mechanic I position.
• Employees hired prior to 4/3/97 and already in the position of a Utility Mechanic I are not required to progress to a Utility Mechanic II as stated above.
• Knowledge of various materials utilized in the transmission and distribution system and an ability to properly and safely make necessary taps, restraints, and repairs to ensure the integrity of the transmission and distribution system.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Drivers’ License and will be required to attain a Class A Commercial Drivers’ License with appropriate endorsements within 180 working days from their first work day in this job classification.
• Working knowledge of cross-connection control and reduced pressure zone backflow preventors.
• Must possess geographical knowledge of the company's service area and distribution system, as well as an understanding of gradients, piping networks, basic fluid and flow principles, and position-related electrical application and related safety procedures.
• DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance