Utilities Technician Trainee

Entry Level Trainee Position Entry Level trainee position performs unskilled or routine manual labor duties in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the City's Stormwater, Wastewater or Water systems. Incumbent must demonstrate a degree of skill in the use of hand and power tools, mechanical equipment or machinery utilized in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the utility systems, structures, and attachments. Work is subject to close supervision and the employee receives instruction subsequent to each new job assignment. Essential Job DutiesThe list of duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are logical assignments to the position. Assists in installing, inspecting, and maintaining the maintenance of drainage systems, water and sewer mainlines, service lines, water meters, fire hydrants, valves, sewer manholes, lateral sewers and other appurtenances as assigned. Assists in cleaning culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, storm drains, canals, beaches, and many other similar jobs. Assists in and performs the location and marking of existing underground facilities prior to excavation Assists with the digging of trenches, removes concrete, trims, and prunes trees and shrubbery. Loads and unloads equipment, supplies, tools, and material. May operate heavy machinery and/or other automotive equipment. Assists in maintaining inventory usage records Assists with the removal of debris from canals Assists other employees and technicians in all aspects of assignment by written order or verbal instruction. Operates and maintains hand and power tools associated with job tasks. Must work in accordance with the City's workplace safety procedures. Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.

Pass initial Certification FSA 1 Exam. * Utilities Technician Trainees who obtain their respective certification and have 1 year of labor experience will progress to a Utilities Technician I and receive a 5% increase. Position will be required to be on call to work after hours, holidays, and weekends. Preferred 6 months experience in plumbing, pipe fitting, irrigation, or similar Certification in work zone traffic control (MOT)