Utility Services Technician I job in Tempe
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Job Ref: | 900866 | Organization: | City of Tempe | Job Category: | Other | Job Type: | Full Time | Country: | USA | State/Province: | Arizona (AZ) | City: | Tempe | Post Code: | 85281 | Salary and Benefits: | 17.03 - 22.99 | Post Date: | 03/16/2018 |
UTILITY SERVICES TECHNICIAN I (SBP) (RC#900866) (Public Works Department/Water Utilities Division) Open until the needs of the City are met. First review date of applications will be Thursday, April 12, 2018. This position may close at that time. The Utility Services Technician I performs work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution and wastewater/stormwater collection systems. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Install new water meters; change-out old water meters; Exercise water main valves; exercise fire hydrants; Assist in doing “hot taps” on water mains; assist in doing taps on sewer mains; Assist in installing or repairing water or sewer mains and services; assist in the hydrant repairs; Read and interpret the City’s GIS utility maps; Respond to customer complaints concerning the water, sewer and stormwater systems; Operate personal computer, laptop computer and/or field tablet. Use a variety of power equipment (cut off saws, tampers, pumps, generators, compressors). Operate dump truck, crane truck, Jet-Vac truck, backhoe, and utility work truck in performing duties.Provide a high level of customer service to all Tempe residents and other parties impacted by water, wastewater and stormwater services. Salary Range: $17.032 - $22.994 per hour** **Skill Based Pay (SBP) is in addition to the employee’s base salary and is based upon attaining skill blocks. Employees in the Utility Services Technician II classification may learn and perform duties in up to three other skill / trade areas (i.e. skill blocks) as designated by the hiring department. Skill-based pay employees are guaranteed the opportunity to earn certification in a maximum of three skill blocks. The skill block amounts are based on a 12-month period and not necessarily on a calendar or fiscal year basis because a skill block might be attained anytime during the year. (See Skill Based Pay Plan @ http://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=1835 Work Schedule: Work schedule will vary based on rotating assignment. 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday 9/80 Schedule (Summer) 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday 9/80 Schedule (Winter) 3:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 9/80 Schedule 24 hr. weekend/holiday standby rotation MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Requires the equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Work Experience: One year of experience with the operation and maintenance of plumbing systems and one year of “in-person or face-to-face” customer service experience is required. One year of general construction experience is desirable. Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations: Requires possession of a valid class A driver’s license with a tanker endorsement, within 6 months of hire. Requires possession of, or required to obtain within 12 months of hire, the Grade I Water Distribution System Operator Certificate, the Grade I Wastewater Collection System Operator Certificate, issued by the State of Arizona and be certified to perform the duties of an Entrant or an Attendant within the City’s Confined Space Program. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of initial probationary period is contingent upon passing an FBI background investigation. Based on position, referred applicants may be subject to additional testing which may include pre-employment polygraph, physical and drug screening. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES For the complete job description go to: http://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=62101 This position is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time. Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA). |