Field Svcs Technician I
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SUMMARY: Performs heavy manual labor and operates any required mechanical equipment used by Field Services Teams. Performs operations such as rodding, excavation, digging, dipping, pumping, punching and cleaning. Understands the total operation of the Team sufficiently to perform duties required to run the Team in the absence of the Field Service Tech II. Coordinates with Field Services Tech II to complete jobs as required. Exercises responsibility for upkeep and preventive maintenance of all mechanical equipment used by the Team and sets up safety equipment with minimal supervision. Attend all seminars and training given by Columbus Water Works. Employee will be required to perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule. Salary range may be negotiable in accordance with our policy based on an individual's qualifications, education, experience and special licenses/certifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:Prepare for daily assignments by loading assigned truck with all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment as per supervisor(s) introductions. Clean and wash and fuel vehicles and equipment as needed.Unloads, sets up at job sites and operates with little or no direct supervision specific equipment used in Team operations such as Rodding Machines, Tapping Machines, Boring Machines Jack hammer, tamp Pipe saw, dump truck and all other essential tools and equipment. Coordinates with Crew Leader II to complete jobs as required.Performs manual labor associated with the construction and maintenance of a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System with minimal supervision. Exhibits ability to perform heavy manual labor under directions of supervisor(s)Set up safety equipment with minimal supervision.From time to time, this employee may be called upon to perform other duties as deemed necessary by his supervisor.Confined Spaces Entry, Entry of manholes and other tight spaces. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: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, skills, and abilities required. Experience in the construction and maintenance of a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to obtain Fort Moore Access required. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh school graduate or GED is the minimum education requirement for position. Possession of a valid Drivers License and a good driving record is required. Possession of a valid Driver's License and a good driving record are required. A minimum of one-year construction experience and/or pipeline construction experience is preferred. Ability to perform heavy manual labor required. Ability to receive certification in Confined Space Entry, Trench Excavation, Flagging, CPR and First Aid Standard within one year of employment required. A Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment preferred. Must be able to obtain Fort Moore Access required. LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, drawings and operating instructions. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and measure.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply commonsense to carryout instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives 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 reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb and balance. The employee frequently lifts and moves objects of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those the 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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to moderate noise and vibration. The employee frequently works outside in all weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes, gases, and air borne particles. The employee regularly works with and around chemicals, confined spaces, associated tanks, and chemical storage systems commonly found in the collection and distribution industries.JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: # 2222GRADE: 08