Inframark Jobs

Job Description

ESG Operations, an Inframark Company, is hiring a Collection and Distribution Utility Technician in Vidalia, GA. This position is responsible for the basic installation, repair, and maintenance of sewer collection and water distribution systems, and the cleaning and grounds maintenance of the public utilities facilities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform basic installation, repair, and maintenance of sewer collections and water distribution systems including:

• 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 and repairing sites after work is completed

• Forming barriers and pouring concrete to repair slabs destroyed during 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

• Operate dump trucks, front-end loaders and ten-wheel trucks to perform required hauling and unloading of equipment and material, as necessary

• Operate vacuum trucks to excavate or clear blocked lines

• 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.

Knowledge of:

• Construction and operation of collection and distribution systems

• Various types of pipe

• Equipment used in the repair and installation of the sewer and water systems

• Cleaning techniques and tools and supplies needed

• Grounds maintenance

• Safety practices, procedures and equipment used

Skill in:

• The operation of motor vehicles and equipment with specialized controls under all types of weather conditions, including quick-cut saw, tapping machines, wacker packers, pumps, air compressors, coring machines, hand tools, cleaning equipment, painting equipment, lawn equipment, dump truck, power saws, and jackhammers

Ability 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 in order 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 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.

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.