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Garrett County Utilities Service Technician I in OAKLAND, Maryland
SUMMARY: This position assists in the repair and maintenance of all county utilities. The position may also include repairs and/or maintenance of physical structures and grounds assigned to the department. Employees may be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and on-call duty for emergencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on mechanical and electrical components used in water and
- wastewater infrastructure.
- Assists in the excavation for the installation and/or repair of water and wastewater mains and laterals, manholes,
- valves, pumps, hydrants, and related appurtenances.
- Cuts, grinds, handles, install pipe, fittings, and related appurtenances.
- Transports tools and equipment to and from work sites, operates, maintains, and utilizes hand tools, equipment, and
- safety-related devices.
- Establishes and maintains traffic control in and around work areas.
- Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in maintenance, repair, construction, or related field is preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of CDL license with tanker endorsement is preferred Ability to obtain a CDL will be required within one year A valid motor vehicle operators license is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: This position requires language skills sufficient to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: This position requires the ability to perform basic problem solving related to job duties.
REASONING ABILITY: This position requires problem-solving abilities sufficient to take all available information and resolve system related problems and to deal with customers, co-workers and the public on a daily basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires frequent bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, walking, crawling, pushing, pulling, handling and heavy lifting up to 80 pounds. The ability to be fitted for and use Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required. Confined space entry is a requirement of this position with training provided.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work occurs in all weather conditions with frequent exposure to outdoor temperatures. Electrical hazards are also present with this position.