UTILITY SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Utility Service Technician I is responsible to perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation,

maintenance, and repair of the Community’s water distribution and sewer collection system, depending on

assignment; may be assigned to other water or sewer duties within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Perform installation, maintenance, inspection and repair work on water distribution and/or wastewater

collection systems, including water mains, sewer mains, service connections, meters, meter boxes, valves and

fire hydrants.

 Respond to emergencies such as system breaks or blockages.

 Perform installation and repair work including digging and backfilling trenches, installing and repairing

pipelines, including cutting, tapping, threading and making joint connections on copper, plastic and other pipe

material.

 Flush and clean valves, including extensions and new or replaces lines; raise, lower or relocate water mains,

water meters, valves and fire hydrants.

 Raise, lower or relocate sewer lines and manholes to accommodate other utilities or street installation and

repair.

 Perform septic tank pumping as needed.

 Locate and read water meters on an assigned route and record readings on a hand-held reading device.

 Check to ensure meters are functioning properly, repair and replace as needed.

 Connect and disconnect customer service due to payment or non-payment.

 Investigate high consumption complaints or inquires; perform re-reads due to high use or suspicion of meter

malfunctions.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.