UTILITY TECHNICIAN II (2V.24)
Company: American States Utility Services, Inc.
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility
Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide
water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining,
renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military
installations throughout the United States. The installations where
we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and
civilian personnel and families.
We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations
in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including
southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and
Massachusetts.
Serving those who serve.
United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and
Military Spouses encouraged to apply.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Under general supervision, performs activities related to water
and wastewater system maintenance, including water quality and
water supply.
--- Inspects, installs, repairs, replaces, tests and certifies
water mains, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, backflow
protection devices and other related water system assets.
--- Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces sewer lines, lateral
cleanouts, manholes, collection mains, operates video equipment on
sewer lines to determine system deficiencies and other related
wastewater system assets.
--- Inspects sewer lift stations; ensures SCADA alarms are
communicating; conducts visual inspections of wet wells and pump
cycling and float conditions.
--- Responds to Service Orders related to line locations. Marks
water and wastewater infrastructures, as well as subsidiary owned
electric lines near pump stations and their respective emergency
generator assemblies.
--- Performs customer support activity. Interacts with the public
in a professional manner.
--- Notifies customers of scheduled and emergency outages.
--- Proficient at interpreting technical and operational documents,
manuals, blueprints, system maps, construction specs and
standards
--- Reads meters manually and/or using automated equipment.
--- Responds quickly and accurately to service requests.
--- Operates heavy machinery, including dump truck, Vactor truck,
and backhoe, as well as other related equipment, in performing
skilled and semiskilled duties for water and system wastewater
maintenance.
--- Timely completes work orders, forms, records and other
associated paperwork both manually and digitally.
--- Performs basic preventative maintenance of heavy machinery;
greasing, fluid level checks, pre-trip inspections, etc.
--- Analyzes and evaluates pump equipment operation. Troubleshoots
malfunctions. Monitors water supply and wastewater operations.
--- Performs moderately complex tasks to ensure compliance with
water quality, wastewater compliance, and environmental
regulations.
--- Updates and executes System Flushing Program, Cross-Connection
Control Program, Spill Response Program, and Preventative
Maintenance Program.
--- May perform routine sampling of both water supply and
wastewater systems.
--- Operates leak detection equipment and analyzes data to complete
assigned duties.
--- Performs routine sampling of both water supply and wastewater
systems.
--- Reads and interprets technical & operational documents,
manuals, blueprints, and diagrams.
--- Timely completes work orders, forms, records, and other
associated paperwork both manually and digitally.
--- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED POSITION SKILLS:
--- Must possess knowledge and comprehension of safety practices
for general construction and handling of all materials used in
water and wastewater system operations, to include liquid and
gaseous chemicals, as well as hazardous solids, confined space
entry, competent excavation, electrical safety, etc., while being
under supervision. Application of such practices is mandatory.
--- Familiar with many aspects of field activities.
--- Familiar with many aspects of the water supply and wastewater
collection systems.
--- Familiar and proficient, or able to become proficient, with the
operation of heavy machinery, including dump truck, backhoe, Vactor
truck, sewer jet, and rodding equipment.
--- Communication skills including demonstrated fluency with
reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
--- Must be able to effectively communicate with customers in order
to cogently resolve any issues or concerns. Interact with the
public in a professional manner.
--- Basic Microsoft Office skills preferred.
--- Must possess strong customer service skills.
--- Basic math skills required.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
--- High school diploma or equivalent.
--- Minimum of two (2) years as a Utility Technician I, or related
position, in the water and/or wastewater industry.
--- Must possess and keep current a valid Driver's License issued
by the state where employed.
--- Must be able to obtain applicable commercial Driver's License
issued by the state where employed within 6 months of hire date and
keep current thereafter.
--- Must attain and keep current an interim level water and/or
wastewater operator certification required by the State where
employed. If the State doesn't require certifications, an
acceptable industry standard will be used for required
certification.
--- Backflow Device Tester and Repair Certification issued by the
state where employed may also be required.
--- Must take and pass Federal OSHA, US Army Corp of Engineers, and
/ or State Mandated Safety training, with annual refresher courses,
as required by the associated regulations for this position. Such
training will be provided by the Company and compliance is
mandatory.
--- Must understand regulatory requirements and have increasing
responsibility to ensure all regulations are met with counsel from
supervisory staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS MAY INCLUDE:
--- Working in confined spaces.
--- Working in areas exposed to noise and chemicals.
--- Working in extreme weather conditions.
--- Lifting and carrying loads up to 50 lbs.
--- Climbing inspection ladders.
--- Performing work up to the limits of elevated water storage
tanks.
--- Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling,
reaching, handling, grasping, fine dexterity, kneeling, stooping,
crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision
including color determination, hearing, foot & hand controls.
BENEFITS
Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and
resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.
Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the
Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees
and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick
time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our
employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement
plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement
plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state
specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual
starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific
skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other
job related factors.
U.S. Citizenship is required pursuant to our contract with the
federal government.
The responsibilities of this position will involve access to
information that may be considered confidential, private and
sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be
required to both allow and pass a background check.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals
with special needs to perform the essential functions.
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