Construction Technician

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job
classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient
Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29,
2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to
disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for
marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana
license.

Position:

CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN

Department:

UTILITY PROJECTS & CONSTRUCTION

Supervisor:

UTILITY PROJECTS & CONSTRUCTION DIVISION SUPERVISOR

Grade/Status:

C16

Salary:

$17.1139/HR (NEGOTIABLE)

Hours:

FULL TIME-OCCASIONAL CALLBACK

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, constructs public
infrastructure / utility projects.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Performs construction work according to priorities and plans.
Operates various types of construction equipment.
Maintains safe work environment through continual observance of procedures
and safety awareness.
Maintenance of city vehicles, equipment and facilities by way of preventive
maintenance, repairs and service.
Performs basic traffic control on an as-needed basis; repairs streets and
sidewalks, notifies customers of service interruptions.
Assists in the preparation of reports concerning work progress and other
reports as assigned by the supervisor.
Subject to call back per City policy.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or GED
Possession of Valid Class A Driver's License issued by the State of
Oklahoma
Two years minimum experience in utility construction, maintenance, or
related work area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Class "C" ODEQ Waterworks Operator certification
CDL-A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED BY POSITION:

Knowledge of personnel laws, policies, and regulations
Knowledge of relevant city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and
policies
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, and procedures used in
construction.
Skill in the operation of heavy and light equipment
Skill in the supervision and managing of personnel.
Skill in oral and written communication
Ability to read and interpret plans and designs.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The
supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy,
and the nature of the results.

GUIDELINES:

Guidelines include City policies, procedures, and supervisory
instructions. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation
in application.

COMPLEXITY:

The work consists of related construction and maintenance duties.
Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the
position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:

The purpose of this position is to participate in the construction,
installation, repair, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:

Contacts are typically with city personnel, property owners, and members of
the public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:

Contacts are typically to resolve problems, and to provide services.

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.
The work is primarily performed while standing and moving about at work
sites. Requires the physical dexterity required to operate heavy equipment and
enter confined areas and perform manual labor such as digging, fitting pipe and
valves. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently
lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move up to 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.
The work is typically performed in city facilities and outdoors. The
employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and occasional cold, heat
or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as
masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

May lead small 2-3-man crews on job site in absence of foreman or
supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
primary job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein
described. Since every duty connected with this position may not be described
herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out
in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental
in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out
in the job description sheet. AT ANY TIME, AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE ASKED TO ASSIST
ANOTHER DEPARTMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN PERIODS OF DOWN TIME.