Utilities Maintenance Technician III

** PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY OF LOMA LINDA EMPLOYEES **
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, leads, coordinates and performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, customer service, and repair assignments involving the city's water services; leads, trains, and checks the work of assigned employees and completes a variety of reports and special projects; and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Utilities Maintenance Technician III is distinguished from the Utilities Maintenance Technician II by the greater complexity of problems solved, the training and coordination of work for the water services technical personnel, and the employee's greater responsibility for the completion of regulatory reports.The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

1. Trains utility service personnel and checks work in progress and upon completion, while ensuring safe work practices.
2. Schedules tasks and explains operational procedures and requirements, and the proper usage of equipment and materials.
3. Reports the need for major or specialized repairs to equipment and machinery.
4. Completes activity reports and documents work procedures.
5. Coordinates projects with other city departments.
6. Oversees annual flushing of water lines; conducts backflow testing and repairs.
7. Constructs and repairs water mains, meters, valves, and service lines.
8. Responds to service leaks and water main breaks.
9. May participate in the preparation and presentation of performance appraisals.
10. Responds to calls when off duty.
11. May be required to assist in the sewer division as assigned.

Education and/or Experience
High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent is required, preferably supplemented by coursework and vocational training in water production, distribution, and maintenance practices. Four years of experience involving water production, distribution, maintenance, and customer service is required, preferably including work in a lead role involving the operation of water treatment or water distribution facility.
Licenses, Certificates; Special Requirements
Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.
Valid State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade Level D2 Certificate is required. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Knowledge of:
State and federal laws and local health and safety regulations regarding the production, treatment, storage and transmission of potable water, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and relevant Environmental Protection Act and U.S. Public Health Regulations; construction and repair methods and techniques; distribution methods and pumping facilities and equipment; proper use of electrical and electronic monitoring equipment; safety standards and practices; including proper traffic control procedures; effective customer service techniques; effective leadership techniques; water quality testing procedures.
Ability to:
Organize, lead, and perform repairs of pipeline leaks and distribution facilities; safely operate hand and power tools, including metering and testing devices; read blueprints and interpret plans and maintenance specifications; prepare clear, accurate, and concise technical reports; maintain records and files; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, contractors, and the general public. Will be required to work different shifts and respond to emergency calls during non?regularly scheduled work hours, including nights and weekends.Employment Type: Full-Time