Utility Mechanic I

Description

• Investigates and diagnoses hydraulic variations that may adversely impact system operations and customer service, and initiates corrective action.
• Completes house-to- house connections at customers' accounts to maintain service.
• Complete Competent Person training to receive certification.
• Completes the installation of facilities including, but not limited to, water services, main extensions, fire hydrants, valves, and blow-offs.
• 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.
• Transports materials to and from facilities and/or job sites.
• Records pertinent data and maintains accurate records.
• 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.
• Restores service to frozen company facilities, as required.
• Operates and repairs company facilities such as, but not limited to, fire hydrants and distribution system valves.
• Prepares company facilities for adverse weather conditions.
• A subset of employees in this position will participate in the "UMII to UMIII upgrade training" program. Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs distribution system tests including, but not limited to, fire flows, customer service lines, and pressure losses.
• Locates company facilities, and in accord with the Underground Facility Program, marks-out company facilities and initiates requests to mark-out other utilities' facilities.
• Coordinates, monitors, and controls the safe and efficient utilization of company equipment and assigned personnel. 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.
• Collects and evaluates water samples, as directed, in accord with established water quality practices.

Requirements

• Knowledge of company computer systems and programs.
• 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.
• Required to work in all adverse weather conditions; e.g., rain, snow, sleet, heat.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Class A CDL within a year of employment.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Able to speak, read, write and understand the English language. Mechanically inclined.
• Working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as federal regulations regarding confined spaces, trenching and shoring, and Competent Person.
• Capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Able to successfully demonstrate skills of Utility Mechanic I for a minimum of one year.
• Required to stand and/or walk for long distances on a daily basis.
• Must understand and follow company safety procedures, wear appropriate PPE at all times, and adhere to company dress code.
• 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 basic electrical theory and related safety procedures.

Benefits

• Daily local travel.
• Raises to grade company facilities such as, but not limited to, meter hoods, tiles and covers, and curb and valve boxes.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance