Construction Technician II - Night Shift

Description

Cary, NCis a dynamic organization striving to create a local government unlike any other through our best resource - our employees! If you are committed to excellence,high quality service delivery,taking care of people, and growing personally and professionally, this may be the opportunity for you!

We are seeking a knowledgeable and hard-working individual to advance as a Construction Technician II to join our night shift crew. The Construction Technician II is a member of a two person team that responds to calls on multiple items such as, sewer line blockages, water meter leaks, debris and potholes on our streets. This position is critical to ensure our citizens are served well into the evening and weekend hours, with scheduled hours of 2pm-10pm. Employees in this position earn an additional "shift differential pay" in the amount of $80.00 per pay period for working the evening shift.

The Construction Technician II is responsible for performing semi-skilled to skilled work in the installation, construction, repair, maintenance and care of approximately 500 miles of streets as well as 1,000 miles of water and sewer lines.This individual will also help to provide instruction and guidance to other I level positions, including work duties and training for commercial driver's license. The work schedule for this position may include rotating standby duties and weekends. A Construction Technician II is also a key member of the Adverse Weather Response team.Work is performed under regular supervision of a Crew Coordinator.

Typical Tasks

Participates in the repair and maintenance of streets and the installation, repair, and replacement of water and sewer lines and related facilities;

Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning and repairing catch basins, patching holes and working on asphalt crews;

Makes street and pipe cuts using water trailer and saw;

Installs valves using valve insertion machine;

Installs, repairs and maintains reclaimed water meters;

Responds to service calls on weekend and night duty; assesses need for resources and establishes priorities; restores water service to customers after hours;

Keeps records of work performed;

Provides assistance as needed to higher level personnel and give guidance when needed to lower level personnel;

Attends training on safety and technical subjects;

Cleans up spills in street after accidents; spreads sand for chemical spills;

Removes dead animals from the street;

Cleans out manholes;

Repairs storm drains, French drains and sample stations;

Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, and other materials, tools and equipment;

Digs, fills and tamps trenches and asphalt, ditches, pipe lines and hand digs to locate utility lines;

Operates trucks, tractors, loaders, tampers and jackhammers in grounds preparation and maintenance work;

Sets out traffic control signs and barricades; controls and directs traffic;

Uses snow plow and related equipment during storm and emergency response;

Makes water and sewer taps and repairs leaks;

May assist in locating water and sewer lines for contractors;

Replaces, repairs, and installs sites to original conditions;

Operates all types of construction and utility repair and service equipment, depending upon skill level;

Responds to and answers questions from the public;

Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance work; Knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices; Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; Knowledge of hazardous materials including asbestos; Ability to work safely; Ability to operate a variety of construction equipment; Ability to keep records; Dependability; Ability to communicate with the public; Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and work in often unfavorable conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work in this class is heavy work and requires exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain and asbestos. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely including climbing stairs and ladders and crawling into tight spaces. Moderate to heavy lifting is required in performing the work. Visual acuity is necessary to perform paperwork, read gages, and make repairs. An employee must also be able to hear, talk, and smell.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

The minimum education and experience requirement for the Construction Technician I is any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and some experience in semi-skilled maintenance or construction work. The Construction Technician II is typically promoted from a Construction Technician I based upon experience and attained skill.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Class "A" CDL with tanker endorsement and an acceptable driving history.

Possession of a Class III Asbestos Certification of the ability to obtain within one year.

Grade I Wastewater Collections Certification or Grade C Water Distribution Certification or the ability to obtain within one year.

PREFERENCES:

At least one year of hands-on experience in semi-skilled maintenance and construction work in the support of street, water, or sewer construction and repair.