City of Arlington, Texas

Municipal government serving Arlington in Texas

Lead Utility Technician

Telecom & Utility Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeArlington, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to follow written and oral directions.
Ability to use and operate hand and power tools used in repairing and maintaining water and wastewater systems.
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, including a front-end loader, tractor/backhoe, and tandem-axle dump truck.
Ability to work an assigned on-call schedule and respond to after-hours emergencies.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Ability to perform physical movements including carrying, crawling, dragging, lifting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, pulling, and pushing.
Ability to work outdoors with exposure to dust, fumes, and electrical, mechanical, or explosive hazards.
Ability to work in inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to up to 90 pounds.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to respond to emergencies.
High school diploma or GED, three years of related experience, a Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement, and a Class C Water Distribution or Class III Wastewater Collections License are required.
Successful completion of pre-employment criminal background, drug and alcohol, physical and human performance evaluation, and motor vehicle checks.

Responsibilities

Repair and perform preventive maintenance on water and wastewater infrastructure, including water mains, water services, water taps, fire hydrants, valves, sewer mains, sewer services, manholes, and cleanouts.
Assist the Water/Wastewater Crew Chief in training and developing Apprentice Utility Technicians.
Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed when not on call.
Represent the City of Arlington and the Water Department in interactions with others.
Perform routine repairs without supervision.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs repairs and preventative of all water and wastewater infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, water mains, water services, water taps, fire hydrants, valves, sewer mains, sewer services, manholes, and cleanouts. Assists Water / Wastewater Crew Chief in the training and development of Apprentice Utility Technicians.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Ability to follow written and oral directions.

2. Ability to use/operate various hand and power tools used in the repair and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems.

3. Ability to safely operate heavy equipment which includes, but is not limited to, front end loader, tractor/backhoe, tandem axle dump truck.

4. Ability to work on call schedule as assigned to respond to afterhours emergencies.

5. Ability to perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

6. Ability to respond to afterhours emergencies as needed when not on call.

7. Ability to positively represent the City of Arlington and the Water Department in all interactions with others.

8. Ability to perform routine repairs without supervision.

Specific Job Details:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to perform various physical movements including but not limited to carrying, crawling, dragging, lifting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting body, pulling, and/or pushing.
Ability to work in an outdoor environment subject to dust and fumes. Exposure to electrical, mechanical, and/or explosive hazards is also common.
Ability to work in inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent up to 90 lbs.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to respond to emergency situations.
Ability to use a variety of hand-held or power tools

Qualifying Education and Experience:

A High School Diploma or GED, 3-years related experience, a Class “A” CDL with Tanker Endorsement and a Class C Water Distribution or Class III Wastewater Collections License is required.

Pre-employment testing includes:

Criminal Background,
Drug and Alcohol,
Physical and Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)
Motor Vehicle Check (MVR)

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

City of Arlington, Texas

Municipal government serving Arlington in Texas

The City of Arlington, Texas is the municipal government serving residents, businesses and visitors in Arlington. Its departments oversee police and fire services, water and sewer utilities, garbage and recycling, libraries, transportation and street management. The city also handles code compliance, property standards, permits, local neighborhood programs and public construction projects that maintain and improve community infrastructure. Housing assistance, animal services and an Action Center connect people with local resources and ways to raise service concerns. Incorporated in 1884, the City of Arlington is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Arlington, TX
Founded: 1884

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