W/S Technician I, II, Or III

Job Description

Performs routine semi-skilled and skilled work assisting in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines, meters, valves and related devices; does related work as required in the operation and maintenance of the distribution and collection system and associated facilities and equipment, which may include janitorial cleaning duties of the Division's area.

Applicant must upload a Cover Letter and Resume with Application.

The City of High Point has identified this position as performing safety sensitive functions, including the operation of vehicles which require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA). New hires in this position will be required to:

• Set up an account on the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse website (https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/) to provide electronic consent for a pre-employment query and release of any drug and alcohol program violation information.

• Required to sign a limited consent allowing the City of High Point to perform limited queries of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for the presence of any new violations; and

• Any failure to provide consent to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will prohibit the individual from performing any safety sensitive function, including operating a vehicle which requires a CDL.

Essential Tasks

W/S Technician I

Essential Tasks / Qualifications:

• Operatessewercleaningequipmentonmotorized vehicles,includingflusher,vacuumandrodding equipment;

• Assists in the installation, replacement and repair of water mains, sewer lines, taps,firehydrants, valves andmeters;

• Respondsto waterand sewerlineproblems,cleanslinesand manholes;

• Raisesandlowersmanholesandvalveboxes;

• Tapshighpressurelines andmakesconnections;

• Assists with the inspection ofsewerlinewithTVinspectionsystem;

• Assists W/S Technician II, III, or W/S Crew Leader by inspecting tools, equipment,materialsand suppliesprior to anddistributing samewhilework is inprogress;

• Assistswork crew indisplaying warning and directionalsigns fortrafficcontrol;

• Operates service or tandem truck to pick up parts and supplies from vendor or city warehouse and hauls materials and equipment to and from job sites;

• Mustbeable towork in extreme weatherconditions forperiods upto 16 hours.

• Work On-Call on a regular rotating basis which includes working on weekends and Holidays

• Uses hand tools to perform various manual tasks associated with utility line maintenance;

• Operates two-way radio to communicate with staff personnel or other departments;

• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Formal Education

oHighschool diplomaor GED.

• On-the-jobtrainingapproximately6to12months.

• Must be18 yearsorolder.

• Must have or obtain a CDL driver's license permit issued by the State of North Carolina with a tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire date.

• Musthaveor obtainaCDLdriver'slicenseissued bythe

StateofNorth CarolinawithatankerEndorsement withinoneyear of hiredate.

• Musthaveor obtain

BasicFirst-Aid, CPR,andAED certificationwith1 yearofhire.(AmericanRedCross,AmericanHeart Association, orNationalSafetyCouncil)

W/S Technician II

Essential Tasks / Qualifications- All of the above plus:

• Trains Water and Sewer Technician I;

• Supervises and participates in the connection of water and sewer pipes to water mains and sewer line service connections;

• Assists Crew Leader in displaying warning and directional signs for traffic control;

• Installs, replaces and repairs water mains, sewer lines, taps, fire hydrants, valves and meters;

• Conducts inspections of sewer line with televised equipment system;

• Conducts flow monitoring and leak detection tests;

• May operate tandem dump truck and backhoe;

• Uses hand tools to perform various manual tasks associated with utility line maintenance;

• Operates two-way radio to communicate with office staff, supervisor and other departments;

• Completes work orders and other records as required;

• Must have a Collection I or Distribution C certificate issued by the State of North Carolina within 6 months of hire date.

• Must have or obtain NCDOT Flagging Certification within 90 days of hire date.

• Must have or obtain Trenching and Shoring Competent person within 6 months of hire date.

• Must have or obtain Confined Space Competent person within 6 months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 1 years as Technician I or equivalent. (Two years total experience)

W/S Technician III

Essential Tasks / Qualifications- All of the above plus:

• TrainsWaterandSewerTechnicianIand II;

• Supervisesnightcalldutycrew;

• SupervisescrewsinabsenceofCrewLeader;

• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members, other employees, supervisors, outside contractors, and citizens.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years as Technician II or equivalent. (Three years total experience)

Qualifications

• Formal Education

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must have possession of current driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina

• Must be able to obtain a CDL "A" learner's permit with a Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire date and a CDL Class "A" License with Tanker Endorsement within one year of hire date.

• Must be 18 years of age to operate City vehicle.

• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions for periods up to 16 hours.

• Must be able to work weekly On-Call on a regular rotating basis.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds or more with assistance.

• Must obtain basic First Aid/CPR certification within 1st year.

• Must be able to deal effectively with the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• Having Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement

• General knowledge of sewer and/or water construction and operation, flusher trucks, rodder trucks, backhoe and tandem dump trucks.

• On-the-job training approximately 6 to one (1) year. Formal education which includes reading, writing and math with completion of a High School Diploma or GED. Some knowledge and experience working with water/sewer utilities preferred.

Physical Requirements

Hearing/Speaking - (Hearing

• Perceiving nature of sounds by ear). (Speaking

• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word).

Both are necessary to converse with citizens, other employees and supervisor in person or by two-way radio and telephone. Must be able to hear warning buzzers, bells, horns, etc. on equipment.

Visual Abilities - the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far

• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see entire project areas from a distance to monitor activity and ensure safety; to be able to drive vehicles to and from work sites. Good vision required for day work or night work. Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected-

• Acuity, near

• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see hand tools, instruments, work aids, manuals, instruction books, work orders, materials and supplies. Both eyes 20/22 corrected

• Depth perception

• Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.

Must be able to judge distances so as to use both hands in performing different tasks at the same time and in seeing entire project area to observe persons or vehicles as they approach, to ensure safety. Depth Perception

• 4

• Field of Vision

• Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Must be able to see wide span of area to cover project site, and ensure safety, while looking at a given object or instrument.

• Accommodation

• Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This is especially important when doing near-point work while glancing up to check entire work area. Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly at equipment or people who are located at varying distances.

Physical Strength - degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Heavy Work:

• Exerting up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally,

• 50 pounds of force frequently and 10/20 pounds of force constantly to move pipes, tools, materials, etc.

• Physical demand requirements usually require walking or standing for long periods of time, carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, crawling, reaching, climbing and stretching, although worker may sit on occasions.

• There is significant use of arms, hands, legs, feet and back.

• Type of Physical Demands:

• Exertion

• Employee must be able to climb ladders and steps and descend into meter vaults, manholes, ditches, and other confined spaces and use air pack for breathing. Must be able to do strenuous activity, such as repairing water and sewer lines, for extended periods of time.

• Reaching

• Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Handling

• Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingering not involved)

• Fingering

• Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling).

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks, practical situations and requests made by supervisor; to comprehend and respond to a variety of work situations and tasks; to understand and apply safety requirements, traffic safety principles and regulations.Mathematics Ability

• Using Mathematics: Must be able to understand math equations in order to determine pipe sizes to be used for specific water flow requirements; figuring quantities of supplies to be ordered from warehouse, etc.

Language Ability

• Read: Ability to read safety and other manuals, instructions, equipment readings, street signs, location books, work orders. etc.; to read and understand directions (N, E, S, W) in order to locate job sites.

• Write: Must be able to write work orders clearly and legibly.

• Speak: Ability to be conversant in voice and diction so as to participate in discussions and communicate well with citizens in person, co-workers and other City personnel in person or over radio and telephone; ability to perform proper and clear communication rapidly during emergency situations.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings

• The Worker is subject to Outside Environmental Conditions: Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures. The worker will be required to work outside during the summer when the weather is usually hot and the winter when the weather is usually cold. Combining the type of work performed with the weather conditions, the worker should be one who can work outside in the sun, heat, high winds, rain, sleet, cold and extreme weather conditions, and cross rough terrain (outfalls, right-of-way clearings, etc.) with possible risk of exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, insect bites and stings, etc. The job is best suited for someone who doesn't mind getting wet, dirty and sweaty.

Hazards

• Employee will possibly be exposed to wastewater containing waterborne disease and chemicals associated with the operation of the collection and distribution systems and the associated facilities and equipment. Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens. Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment

• Air tools, power tools, mechanic and hand tools, pipe fittings, water mains, sewer lines, taps, fire hydrants, valves, meters, TV inspection system, location books, work orders, ladders, meter vaults, manholes, air pack, concrete, stone, two-way radio, telephone, cleaning equipment, Personnel Resolution, safety regulations and traffic safety regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description may not be all-inclusive, as jobs evolve over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the City of High Point's workforce. This job description is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment to any individual. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the City of High Point. Candidates selected for employment must pass a background screening as well as a pre-employment physical to ensure medical clearance to perform the essential functions of the job prior to receiving a full offer of employment.

The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.