Field Svcs Technician I

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 Construction Tradesman. Coordinates with Construction Tradesman 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following: Prepares for daily assignments by loading assigned truck with all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment as per supervisor(s) instructions. Cleans, washes, and fuels 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 Construction Tradesman and Construction Foreman 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 the direction of supervisor(s) Sets 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to obtain Fort Benning Access required. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school graduate or GED is the minimum education requirement for the position. Possession of a valid Driver's 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 of construction experience and/or pipeline construction experience is preferred. Ability to perform heavy manual labor is 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 is preferred. 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 ABILITY Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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 characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Employee will be regularly exposed to moderate or high noise levels, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions, and wet and/or humid conditions. • The employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation. • Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e., traffic. • Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e., poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, and animals. • Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e., confined spaces, sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches, fumes, gases, and airborne particles. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: 26-99 Pay Grade: 8