Utility Tech.-TEC052

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, perform a variety of laboring and unskilled to semi-skilled duties related to the operation and maintenance of treatment plants, transmission & distribution, and source of supply. Clean tools, truck, and worksite while on a job.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Place and connect pipe, hydrants, valves and valve boxes.
• Operate equipment such as pavement breakers, compressors, jackhammers, chain saws, skimmers, tampers, mowers, loaders, clay spades, and related equipment. Operate equipment such as utility trucks, dump trucks, and other equipment. Place barricades.
• Assist in the maintenance of buildings, equipment, drains, sewers, siphons, and similar facilities. Keep tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Oil and grease machinery.
• Clean, maintain, regulate, and ensure the unrestricted passage of water through canals, ditches, and other conveyances. Clean trash racks, perform maintenance on the lining of a variety of pipes, take readings, and issue daily reports concerning water flow.
• Use a variety of tools and resources including electronic pipe locator, measuring wheel, maps, and GIS system to locate water mains, conduits, and service lines.
• May rotate within different trade shops assisting employees of higher crafts or skills in the performance of special or regularly assigned work such as servicing automotive vehicles, painting, light electrical, and beginning welding duties.
• Carry out the organization's Safety program through job performance and attendance at scheduled safety meetings.
• May be required to perform on call duty, work shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as directed, and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform safety sensitive functions -- This applies to Water Treatment, Water Control and Electric Shop sections only.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No related work experience is required.
• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class 'R' Colorado driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• A valid Class 'B' Colorado Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire, in the Water Distribution Section.
• A valid Medical Card may be required within 12 months of hire in the Support Services Section.
• Water Distribution Section Only
• Medical Card and CDL required for:
  • BU 1007055410 Main Breaks & Valve Repairs
  • BU 1007055420 Service Lines
• CDL not required for:
  • BU 1007051000 Water Distribution Admin
  • BU 1007054300 Valve Ops
  • BU 1007055100 Utility Locate
  • BU 1007055200 Street Work
  • BU 1007055430 Hydrants

Safety Sensitive Requirements

• This is a safety sensitive job where an employee's direct action/inaction may lead to immediate harm to self, team, or the public and/or will have significant risk to the mission of Denver Water. To promote the safety, employees in this job must possess English proficiency adequate to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers, including proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Respiratory Protection Testing

• This position is subject to respiratory protection testing as directed per Denver Water Physician.