Utility Technician

ESG Operations, an Inframark Company, is currently hiring a Utility Technician team in Tifton. As part of our collections & distribution team responsible for the operations and maintenance of municipal water and sewer infrastructure, you would be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and installing pipes throughout the community.

Sound interesting? Apply in person Monday - Friday between 9am - 11am at 309 Veterans Drive, Thomaston, GA 30286 or online at www.inframark.com/careers.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform the basic installation, repair, and maintenance of sewer collections and water distribution systems to include:
  • 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 yards that have been damaged by line installation
  • Clearing easements to provide easier access to the outfall line
• Perform general housekeeping and grounds maintenance duties to include:
  • Cleaning restrooms, offices, and locker rooms
  • Washing down solids and algae accumulation on basins
  • 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
• Assist Plant Operators by taking samples, running pH tests, taking meter readings, and helping with sludge press
• 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 sewer and water construction and maintenance, equipment operations, truck driving or manual labor and must have 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 collection and distribution systems; various types of pipe; equipment used in the repair and installation of sewer and water systems; cleaning techniques, tools, and supplies needed. Grounds maintenance.

Skill in: Operates dump trucks, front-end loaders and ten-wheel trucks to perform required hauling and unloading of equipment and material, which is helpful but not required

Ability to: Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; 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

Physical requirements:This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing. The employee must be able to use their 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 regularly.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.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and a wellness plan.

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