MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN SENIOR - WATER DIVISION

Department: Public Services

Division: Water Utility

Pay Grade: GRADE 10: $43,079.76 - $64,619.64 Annual Salary, ($20.71 - $31.07) Hourly Rate

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time eligible for benefits.

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position performs skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and related service activities related to street, traffic, and utility maintenance. Receives general supervision from the Supervisor or Crew Leader.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operate construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as dump trucks, front-end loader, backhoe, vactor, compressors, jack hammers, paint sprayers, sand blasters, concrete saws, mowers, edgers and blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Know and understand underground utility locating procedures and "blue stake" policies and procedures including coding and marking of utilities, including power.
• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform snow removal and ice control duties as required.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, services, fire hydrants, valves, detector checks, and backflow prevention devices; install confined space air ventilation systems; flush main water lines and hydrants as necessary.
• Assist in pipe laying and pipeline repairs.
• Assist in tapping main lines and boring for service installations; replace customer service lines.
• Check water lines and meters for leaks; make water line connections and set meters; accordingly, install and replace customer service lines and meters when necessary.
• Conduct high water bill inspections; install, repair, and replace meters and meter vaults and boxes.
• Remove old water meters and set new ones; repair and replace rings and covers; continually inspect repairs.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employee is required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employee is required to communicate in-person with the public during office hours; and employee is required to use on-site equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
• Perform standby and on call assignments as needed.
• Must be able to respond to standby and call backs within a timely manner (40 minutes).

OGDEN CITY BENEFITS

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement