JOB TITLE:              UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT:      Utilities

FLSA STATUS:        Non-Exempt, Full-time

REPORTS TO:         Utilities Field Supervisor

SUPERVISES:          No supervisory responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Utilities/Grounds Operations, or Designee, employee performs job duties within the Water Distribution System and the Sanitary Sewer Collection System.  This position requires the ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions.  The position also requires heavy lifting, twisting, bending, kneeling and climbing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Reads residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial water meters.
2. Repairs, tests, adjusts, and maintains meters, recording devices, and piping related to water meters.
3. Installs new meters and other meter related equipment for customers.
4. Turns water service on and off.
5. Inspects meters for evidence of malfunctions or evidence of tampering.
6. Locates, exposes, or cleans curb boxes.
7. Maintains water meter reading records.
8. Makes connections for temporary water service.
9. Meets with customers to review their meter problems and provide information on water use.
10. Collects water samples.
11. Does maintenance and repair of fire hydrants and valves.
12. Flushes water mains.
13. Locates, inspects, and repairs water system manholes and water valve box.
14. Does maintenance and repair at the water tower and the water booster station.
15. Repairs water mains and water services.
16. Locates and marks water and sewer lines for the Miss Dig System.
17. Does inspection and cleaning of sanitary sewer mains and manholes.
18. Does maintenance and repairs of sanitary sewer lift stations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.   High School diploma or equivalent.

2.   Additional education or vocational training is preferred.

3.   Ability to obtain an S4 license within 2 years of hire date.

4.  A valid State of Michigan driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, and the ability to maintain these throughout employment.

5.  CDL or the ability to obtain one is strongly preferred.

Non-exempt/Full-time: $49,920 - $62,000

Benefits offered: Scio Township is a participating member of MERS offering a defined contribution retirement, Township paid health insurance, short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, and a generous time off package.

Interested applicants: please complete an application and submit a resume to anorthrup@sciotownship.org. 

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