Line Maintenance Technician I

Job Title:                  Line Maintenance Technician I                                                    

Department:             Public Utilities                                             

Reports To:             Superintendent of Line Maintenance

FLSA Status:           Non-exempt  

Pay Grade:               04                                                      

Approved By:          General Manager                                                   

Approved Date:      February 4, 2020                                                    

Summary: Under general supervision of the Line Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for performing labor required to carry out the Line Maintenance and Operation functions of the water distribution system and sewage collection and conveyance systems as required.  Participates in water, sewer, and customer service operations as required.                                                                                                           

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Load and unload trucks and carrying of heavy materials.
2. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of POA vehicles, tools, and equipment.
3. Maintains and operates, under direction, the pipelines, valves, hydrants, meters, and equipment associated with the water distribution system, wastewater collection and conveyance system.
4. Stand as flagman when crews are working on roadway.
5. Reports problems to Supervisor in a timely manner.
6. Ability to communicate with the general public and coworkers in polite and efficient manner.
7. Assists coworkers and other departments in system operations and maintenance tasks and duties
8. Basic ability to locate streets, addresses, and water and sewer lines on maps.
9. Responsible for responding to customer requests and complaints and completing work orders accurately and efficiently.
10. Responsible for follow up of actions, ongoing personal development, and department related training, licensing, and certification.
11. Responsible for operating in accordance with Local, State, Federal Regulations, and Public Utilities Policies and Procedures.
12. May be required to work periodically for other divisions as directed.
13. Follow all Property Owners' Association (POA) policies and safety rules.
14. Required to drive a POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business.
15. Required to be on time to work.  Required to be available for standby duty and work after hours and weekends whenever necessary.
16. Other duties as assigned.

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.  

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be reachable by telephone and be available for emergency call out.
• Must have transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Must have ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Education and/or Experience   High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills    Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.

Mathematical Skills   Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations   Requires a valid Arkansas driver's license, and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.  

• Must be able to obtain an Arkansas Grade I Water Distribution Operator License within one (1) year.

Physical Demands 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. 

Work Environment 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.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  This is a safety-sensitive position.