Position:

CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN

Department:

UTILITY PROJECTS & CONSTRUCTION

Supervisor:

UTILITY PROJECTS & CONSTRUCTION DIVISION SUPERVISOR

Grade/Status:

C16

Salary:

$17.1139/HR (NEGOTIABLE)

Hours:

FULL TIME-OCCASIONAL CALLBACK

• JOB SUMMARY:     Under general supervision, constructs public infrastructure / utility projects.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Performs construction work according to priorities and plans.
• Operates various types of construction equipment.
• Maintains safe work environment through continual observance of procedures and safety awareness.
• Maintenance of city vehicles, equipment and facilities by way of preventive maintenance, repairs and service.
• Performs basic traffic control on an as-needed basis; repairs streets and sidewalks, notifies customers of service interruptions.
• Assists in the preparation of reports concerning work progress and other reports as assigned by the supervisor.
• Subject to call back per City policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED
• Possession of Valid Class A Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma
• Two years minimum experience in utility construction, maintenance, or related work area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Class “C” ODEQ Waterworks Operator certification
• CDL-A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED BY POSITION:

• Knowledge of personnel laws, policies, and regulations
• Knowledge of relevant city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, and procedures used in construction.
• Skill in the operation of heavy and light equipment
• Skill in the supervision and managing of personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to read and interpret plans and designs.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

• The Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature of the results.

GUIDELINES:

• Guidelines include City policies, procedures, and supervisory instructions.  These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY:

• The work consists of related construction and maintenance duties.  Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:

• The purpose of this position is to participate in the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Contacts are typically with city personnel, property owners, and members of the public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:

• Contacts are typically to resolve problems, and to provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The work is primarily performed while standing and moving about at work sites.  Requires the physical dexterity required to operate heavy equipment and enter confined areas and perform manual labor such as digging, fitting pipe and valves.  Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work is typically performed in city facilities and outdoors.  The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and occasional cold, heat or inclement weather.  The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

• May lead small 2–3-man crews on job site in absence of foreman or supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty connected with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in the job description sheet.  AT ANY TIME, AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE ASKED TO ASSIST ANOTHER DEPARTMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN PERIODS OF DOWN TIME.