Position Information

Primary Role

The Utility Mechanic I may be assigned to perform any responsibility of Utility Mechanic II that lies within the capability of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and control the safe and efficient utilization of Company equipment and assigned personnel.
• Locate/ access/ operate as well as and repair/install/replace Company facilities such as, but not limited to water mains, hydrants, valves, blow-offs, services, curb stops, shutoff-valves,, curb and valve boxes, meters, meter hoods, tiles and covers.
• Investigate and diagnose hydraulic variations that may adversely impact system operations and customer service, and initiate corrective action.
• Perform distribution system tests including, but not limited to, fire flows, customer service lines, and pressure losses.
• Complete house-to-house connections at customers’ accounts to maintain service.
• Locate Company facilities, and in accordance with the Underground Facility Program, mark-out Company facilities and initiate requests to mark-out other utilities’ facilities.
• Collect and evaluate water samples, as directed, in accord with established water quality practices.
• Transport materials to and from Company facilities and/or job sites.
• Prepare Company facilities for adverse weather conditions.
• Restore service to frozen Company facilities, as required.
• Report conditions in the field that may adversely impact customer service or the public safety, as well as conditions that may result in potential damage to Company facilities.
• Conduct water loss audits including, but not limited to, pipe and fixture inspections and usage patterns at customers’ accounts.
• Inspect and test cross-connection control prevention devices and backflow prevention devices.
• Obtain and record meter readings to insure accurate billing of customers’ accounts within established timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries accurately and professionally and, when necessary, involve the appropriate individuals to resolve customer and Company-related issues and to achieve the highest level of customer service in all areas of responsibility.
• The Utility Mechanic II may be assigned to perform responsibilities either individually or in conjunction with other employees. The Utility Mechanic II may also be assigned to direct other employees provided the work assignment does not involve excavation that requires shoring.
• Accurately record and update pertinent data and maintain accurate and complete records. Utilization of field computing devices (SAP, Click, Mapcall, Advantex, GIS and GPS equipment, etc.)

Knowledge/Skills

• The Utility Mechanic I must possess as geographic knowledge of the Company’s service area and distribution system.
• The Utility Mechanic I must have a working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as federal regulations regarding confined spaces, trenching and shoring, and Competent Person.
• The individual must possess a working knowledge of the various materials utilized in the transmission and distribution system.
• The Utility Mechanic I must be capable of operating company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assignments and must attain a Commercial Drivers’ License (Class A) with appropriate endorsements.
• The Utility Mechanic I must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements for Utility Mechanic I.
• New hires on or after April 17, 1996 will be required to attain and maintain a W-1 License in accord with the educational and operational criteria established by the State of New Jersey.

Progression

• The Utility Mechanic I will be required to progress to Level II within (3) three years and will be required to pass the Level II examination to be developed by the Company.
• Failure to achieve the skill required to successfully complete the Level II examination within the specified time period will result in the employee’s loss of the Utility Mechanic position.
• The Utility Mechanic II may be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capability of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.

Competencies