Example of Duties
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Hiring range: $21.99 - $25.29 hourly; $45,742 - $52,604 annually
Open until filled
JOB SUMMARY
The Construction Maintenance Technician performs difficult skilled trades and technical work on a variety of construction, maintenance and repair projects. Reporting to the Crew Chief, the Construction Maintenance Technician works under moderate supervision sufficient to monitor progress and assess achievement of key performance indicators.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Operates and maintains specialized equipment including jet-vac and street sweeper; operates a camera truck, high pressure hydraulic systems and technical electronic equipment used in flow monitoring and line televising.
- Locates and marks underground utilities using paint, flags, and other markings.
- Inspects, maintains, repairs, and replaces sewer and water lines, water main breaks and related facilities.
- Responds to customer inquiries and complaints; takes necessary action; relays more complex problems to supervisor.
- Inspects and documents drainage issues; reports damaged utilities to supervisor.
- Builds and maintains street and regulatory signs; repairs barricades, road striping and thermoplasty on roads; repairs and installs electric signs and lighting; synchronizes streetlights utilizing specialized software application; operates stealth stat survey equipment for traffic analysis purposes.
- Prepares and submits a variety of technical reports; prepares and issues work orders.
- Performs the duties of the Crew Chief in their absence; assists with training and assigning staff.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Typical Qualifications
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- General knowledge of the practices and techniques of operating and servicing motorized vehicles and equipment.
- General knowledge of computer applications and programs.
- General knowledge of the operation of closed-circuit television equipment, video tape machines and high pressure sewer cleaning equipment.
- General knowledge of traffic law and regulations governing equipment operation.
- Some knowledge of SCADA systems.
- Skill and care in the operation of several types of trucks and construction equipment.
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
- Ability to learn geography of City.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read sketches and plans; mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
High School diploma or GED and moderate water and sewer utility maintenance, repair and construction, asphalt repairs, and/or storm drain experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Class A commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina must be maintained for the duration of employment. Demonstrated safe driving history.
May be required to possess or acquire specialized certifications depending on departmental assignment including Pesticide Applicator, Flagger, Class B Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection II certifications within one year of hire as applicable for each Division.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position requires a Commercial Driver License and is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This position is subject to random substance abuse testing at any time for the duration of employment and while occupying a DOT regulated position.
Other Necessary Requirements
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JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
This heavy work requires up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work required climbing , stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking , pushing, pulling, grasping; vocal communication is required to express of exchange ideas my means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for both depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and or all small parts, using measuring devices, assemble of or fabrication of parts at or within and arm's length; operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.
