WR Trades Associate I, II, and III - Investigations

Job Description
This position is responsible for investigating assets in the Water Resources department.  Employees in this group generally work independently (solo) performing site visits to determine issues with assets and/or a customer related issue. Employees interact face to face with customers assisting in troubleshooting and resolving issues.

Essential Duties

• Inspecting equipment and materials in the field for proper installation, preventative maintenance, and potential problems or hazards
• Using specialized equipment and computers to analyze data and enter fieldwork requests and work orders.
• Assisting customers with on-site questions and concerns regarding utility services 
• Completing forms and reporting detailed activities and findings. 
• Investigating, researching, calling/meeting customer onsite to discuss finding.
• Maintaining and stocking assigned vehicles with necessary equipment and materials used to complete tasks.
• Working in confined spaces as well as continuous squatting, kneeling, lifting and excavating with shovels and other hand tools.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level
• Serving as a liaison between the County and citizens while coordinating utility repair

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
 
Water Resources Trades Associate I ($40,00.00-$59,052.00)
This class is responsible for assisting with daily maintenance and repair of water distribution and collection lines.
Grade A12(3)

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license 
• Georgia commercial driver's license (CDL) must be obtained within 1 year

Water Resources Trades Associate II: ($44,968.00-$71,948.00)
This class is responsible for having specialized knowledge in area of assignment, researching problems, and maintaining work reports. 
This is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. 
Grade B21(3)

• High School diploma or GED
• Two years of related work experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will be considered
• Valid driver's license
• Georgia commercial driver's license (CDL) must be obtained within 1 year
• Confined Space Certification must be obtained within 6 months

Water Resources Trades Associate III ($53,286.00-$85,258.00)
This class is responsible for serving as a lead to lower staff and is proficient in most areas of assignment; some positions may supervise limited staff or serve as a lead worker in the absence of the supervisor. 
This is a safety sensitive position and will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.
Grade B23(3)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Four years of related work experience;
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency.
• Valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within 12 months;
• Confined Space Certification must be obtained within 12 months;

Additional Certifications & Qualifications: 

• CPR/First Aid Certificate must be obtained within 6 months;
• Road Flagging Certificate must be obtained within 12 months;
• Trenching and Excavation Certificate must be obtained within 12 months.
• Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection License must be obtained within 12 months.

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, click one of the below links:

• Water Resources Trades Associate I
• Water Resources Trades Associate II
• Water Resources Trades Associate III

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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Salary : $40,000 - $85,258