Job Description
ESG Operations, an Inframark Company, is hiring a Utility Technician to join our Utilivision team responsible for the inspection and maintenance of municipal water storage tanks and systems. You would perform entry-level labor and function as a construction crew, performing excavation and repair of water storage and distribution systems. We would ask you to climb and work at heights up to 200 ft. This is a field position that requires overnight travel to work sites across Georgia.
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. Join our team today and help us shape the environmental infrastructure for municipal, private, and federal clients.
Duties and responsibilities
Perform the basic installation, repair, and maintenance of water storage and distribution systems including:
Cleaning, painting, and maintenance of municipal water storage tanks
Laying pipe and ensuring it is on the right grade and in the proper layer of gravel
Making sure ditches are shored properly and safe to enter
Repairing broken lines, stubs and force mains
Adjusting manholes to ground level
Landscaping and repairing work sites to original conditions
Clearing easements to provide easier access to the outfall line
Perform general housekeeping and grounds maintenance duties to include:
Cleaning rest rooms, offices and locker rooms
Washing down solids, algae accumulation on basins and tanks
Cleaning oil and grease from equipment
Prepares the surfaces on equipment, structures and buildings for painting and paints
Landscapes the grounds that surround the facilities to include cutting grass, trimming and pruning of shrubs and trees
Maintain, clean and stock materials on trucks and equipment
Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies
Work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public and comply with ESG policies
Qualifications
Prefer one year of related experience in water storage and tank maintenance, equipment operations, or manual labor, and must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards. A commercial driver’s license is preferred.
Knowledge of:
Construction and operation of water tank storage and distribution systems
Various types of pipe
Equipment used in repair and installation of the water systems
Cleaning techniques and tools and supplies needed
Grounds maintenance
Safety practices, procedures and equipment used
Skill in:
Operates equipment to perform required hauling and unloading of equipment and material, as necessaryAbility to:
Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; and speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
Work emergency duty during non-scheduled work hours
The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.
Distinguish between different shades of color
Working conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright and/or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors. All required safety standards shall be adhered to to mitigate risk from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards.
Physical requirements
This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending and climbing. The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment. This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis.
The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required. The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.
Requirements
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.