Utility Technician I

About This Role

Conduct heavy manual labor for the repair, construction, maintenance, and inspection of water, re-purified water, and wastewater systems for the City of Murfreesboro.

Responsibilities

• Remove old and damaged water and sewer services and replace according to codes and requirements
• Gather necessary equipment, parts, and materials to complete assigned tasks
• Assist operator by observing all excavation to ensure safety and timeliness
• Dig around marked and unmarked utilities with hand tools to prevent damage
• Fix water leaks on main lines, fire hydrants, and service lines
• Reset, raise, and lower manhole castings, valve boxes, fire hydrants, water meters, and sewer clean out boxes
• Remove debris and prevent infiltration and blockage issues
• Maintain, service, and clean all tools, trucks, and equipment
• Inventory all parts within trucks and facilities
• Install new sewer, water, and re-purified main lines and services
• Repair asphalt, form, pour, and finish concrete in sidewalks, gutters, and driveways where excavation has taken place
• Rod stopped sewers for the removal of roots and debris to restore service
• Set up necessary signs, cones, and safety equipment for a safe work zone
• Make water taps on various sizes and types of main lines
• Set manholes according to proper grade and seal incoming and outgoing main lines and joints using hydraulic cement
• Participate in standby duties, working alone or with co-workers at night, weekends, and holidays to resolve situations after normal business hours

Requirements

• High School graduation or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain American Red Cross CPR and First Aid within 12 months

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED equivalent

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in maintenance of municipal water and re-purified water distribution systems, and wastewater collection system