UTILITY SERVICE TECHNICIAN II

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Utility Service Technician II is responsible for performing a variety of skilled tasks in the installation,

maintenance, and repair of the Community’s water distribution and sewer collection systems. Work is generally

performed as a member of a crew, although individuals may be assigned tasks to be performed independently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Install, maintain, inspect and repair water distribution systems and/or sewer collection systems, including

water mains, sewer mains, service connections, meters, meter boxes, valves and fire hydrants (work involves

digging and backfilling trenches, installing and repairing pipelines, including cutting, tapping, threading and

making joint connections on copper, plastic and other pipe materials).

 Respond to emergencies such as system breaks or blockages; perform septic tank pump outs.

 Flush and clean valves, including extensions and new or replaced 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.

 Complete and submit to office “Work Orders” on all jobs completed; maintain record of “Time and Materials”

for all jobs performed and submit to office upon completion.

 Operate backhoe, trencher tractors, septic tank pumper truck and dump truck with or without equipment

trailer.

 Inspect water distribution and sewer collection systems.

 Will be cross-trained to repair and/or replace fire hydrants, valves, manholes, meters, and perform preventive

maintenance and keep logs of these maintenance functions.

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

 Locate and read water meters on an assigned route and records readings on a hand held reading device; ensure

meters are functioning properly, repaired, and replaced as needed; clean out flooded and buried meters.

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

malfunctions.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.