UTILITY CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN IV-CIP

Applicants must apply on-line at our website: www.westernvawater.org/careers

SUMMARY OF JOB

Performs unskilled/skilled work in the repairs/maintenance/construction/ installation of water/sewer lines/facilities/equipment and maintaining water/sanitary sewer service to customers. Performs duties of UCT I, II, III as needed.  Directs personnel/equipment usage while performing on crew. Identifies/reports work progress of assigned employee to responsible supervisor/manager. Reports problems/conflicts to supervisor immediately/as soon as possible. Discusses job requirements/receives detailed instructions from supervisor. Reads/interprets plans/maps. Responsible for safety of project/work/ site/personnel. Requisitions equipment/materials. Maintains log sheets/checklists/ other required records. Ensures preventative maintenance on motor equipment is properly performed. Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures equipment is in good working condition/ready/available for assignments. Trains and instructs subordinates. Update inventory of parts/tools/equipment using tracking software. CIP crews do not perform standby/respond to emergencies. May be required to work overtime/extended hours and is responsible for event support/snow removal/other emergency tasks that may include some nights/weekend. Graduation from high school/GED equivalent plus two (2) or more years related experience. Requires Class A commercial driver's license with air brake/tanker endorsement.  Must pass a hands-on equipment test for rubber tired backhoe, loader, mini excavator and skid steer performed by division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.

• Oversees and directs work of assigned employees.
• Identifies and reports work progress of assigned employee to responsible supervisor/manager.
• Reports problems and conflicts to supervisor immediately or as soon as possible.
• Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor.
• Reads and interprets plans and maps to ensure proper conduct of work.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions.
• Responsible for safety of project, work, site, and personnel.
• Directs personnel and equipment in completion of work.
• Requisitions necessary equipment and materials.
• Maintains accurate log sheets, checklists, and other required records.
• Operates backhoe, dump truck, excavator, bulldozer, heavy front-end loader, tractor trailer, combination sewer cleaner, skid steer, and mini excavator for repair or maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.
• Ensures that motor equipment preventative maintenance is properly performed.
• Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that equipment is in good working condition and is ready and available for the day’s assignments.
• Trains and instructs subordinates.
• Operates equipment when necessary. Equipment includes but is not limited to hand tools, pumps, air compressors, saws, jumping jacks, generators, and chain saws.
• Performs general laboring tasks.
• Makes repairs and installs water and sanitary sewer lines.
• Performs tasks such as troubleshooting and pipe installation.
• Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment such as cleaning, fueling and greasing.
• Performs skilled work maintaining water and sanitary sewer service to customers.
• Responsible for event support, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed.
• This position will not be required to work standby duty however employees in this position may be required to work over time and extended hours.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the work of assigned employees.  Assists responsible supervisor in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to oversee assigned work of other personnel in assigned area.
• Ability to review and recommend improvements in processes and procedures for assigned area.
• Ability to think logically and comprehend data.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees and customers verbally or in writing as necessary.
• Ability to represent assigned area in meetings attended.
• Ability to identify problems and/or conflict and seek management assistance in dealing with problems and/or conflicts.
• Ability to analyze and solve technical and administrative problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps, procedure manuals, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Ability to write reports, correspondences and procedure manuals in a clear concise manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other Water Authority departments and the general public.
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
• Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned and/or scheduled.
• Working knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in sewer or water related activities.
• Skill in operating equipment.
• Ability to perform as primary backhoe operator on a crew.
• Ability to operate sewer wet trucks for standby and emergency calls.
• Ability to work varied work shifts including standby and emergency hours as assigned.
• Must successfully complete requirements for UCT Tech III as stated in the Field Operations Supplemental Guidelines.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus two (2) or more years related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

• Requires possession of a valid Class A commercial driver's license with air brake and other appropriate endorsements ratings, or certifications required to operate all equipment utilized by crew.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If corrective lenses are noted on driver’s license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles.
• Repetitive movement using equipment is involved.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance or crawl.
• Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite.
• Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day.
• Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead.
• Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation benefits.              

WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                

• Employee will be regularly exposure to moderate or high noise level, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions and wet and/or humid conditions.
• Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation.
• Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic.
• Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, animals.
• Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e. confined spaces, sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches.

GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified.

The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement:

1. WVWA application.
2. Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications.
3. Reference check.
4. Interview with WVWA management team.
5. Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test.
6. A criminal background check and social security number verification will be performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the WVWA application.
7. Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants applying for the position.