Under direct supervision of the Engineering Services Manager, shall perform field technical work, construction inspecting/reporting and quality assurance on every phase of the construction process for the department, including project surveillance, quantity measurements, and contract enforcement as required. Carries out all work activities as related to the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (O.U.P.S.) program. Takes all required field measurements and photographs and updates all databases/records as needed for asset management of critical facilities. Due to the importance of response time for emergency locates, the Infrastructure Technician must be able to respond by telephone to a work call within 15 minutes from the receipt of said call. Maintain backflow testing program, records, and correspondence as assigned.
Ensure compliance with Avon Lake Regional Water standards, design specifications, plan compliance, and that all contract documents represented by working drawings and specifications are properly executed by the contractors.
Also responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional working relationship with residents, city departments, general contractors, subcontractors, school board personnel, backflow testers, and the general public.
Applies elementary engineering, GIS and surveying principles and techniques in performing these duties. Performs the job duties with strict attention to procedures, details, safety and with the knowledge gained through training and experience in a neat, efficient manner and. Courteous to all residents, customers, staff, contractors and general public.
GENERAL QUALIFICIATIONS:
- Working knowledge of civil engineering practices, good knowledge of general mathematics, distribution and collection systems and the ability to follow detailed oral and/or written directions.
- Review and proofread plans, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, procedures, reports and memos, status reports, field sketches/drawings, addendums, field orders and all correspondence between the engineer, staff, city departments and the contractor.
- Establish and maintain all engineer's reports, backflow test forms, field inspection which include submittals, correspondence, supplemental instructions and sketches.
- Visits homes and businesses to meet with owners, contactors and plumbers, inspect current configuration of home sewer system, repair, new water and sewer installations, ensure compliance with department policy of sewer lateral installation, separation, maintain records, photographs, makes accurate field notes and sketches of inspections and makes recommendations on an economical sewer lateral separation approach and backflow prevention devices.
- Establish and maintain all contractor's reports which include submittals, correspondence, supplemental instructions, sketches, Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Changes (RFC), and all correspondence between the architect, engineer, testing agency, and the contractor.
- Must have a general knowledge of AutoCAD/ERSI software, data acquisition, storage, create/edit 2D civil drawings and downloading/printing/scanning methods, Word and Excel programs.
- Check and verify all materials stored on and off site for payment as well as materials used in site construction against submittals and check and verify the installation of materials and equipment.
- Inspects the contractor's work on a daily basis and keep a detailed daily record of instructions, photographs, observations, measurements and directions regarding plan and specifications.
- Field training and oversight of summer engineering interns, as required.
- Answer technical questions and provide information to public and other departments and assists in retrieving archived technical data.
- Working knowledge of the water distribution and collection system and GIS model.
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Ohio.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Under the direction of Engineering Services Manager shall perform a variety of technical and routine tasks including but not limited to:
Required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or climb or feel objects, tools or controls.
Required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and reach with hands and arms.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes may be high around construction site.
Ability to use telephone, facsimile machine, copy machine, printers, scanning devices, calculators and general office equipment. Operate a variety of technical tools and equipment, such as calculator, camera, drafting instruments, measuring devices, etc.
Act as a technical resource to support complete assigned technical tasks.
Must possess ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Must possess the ability to learn new tools, software and processes as project needs dictate.
Perform additional functions/tasks/duties as assigned.
Each general responsibility if followed by a list of the specific tasks necessary to perform the duty. Essential functions are noted by an .
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Avon Lake Regional Water and the employee and is subject to change by as the needs of department and the requirements of the job change.
- Ability to interpret and follow both oral and written instructions, procedures and supervisory direction. Be innovated, organized, self-motivated and able to multitask.
- Ability to read field notes, drawings, sketches, plats and maps and use ERSI model.
- Skill in interpreting field notes & descriptions, maps, drawings, charts, plans, survey records and notes and aerial photos.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of file and records management.
- Ability to perform all standard and complex office/field tasks.
- Knowledge of all office and field quality control procedures.
- Skills to perform all required work using standard field safety practices.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Working knowledge of equipment used to locate and mark underground facilities.
- Ability to utilize office computer work station to search/log/archive data.
The physical/mental demands described here are representative of the position to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Normal physical activity outside and inside.
- Office and field environments, standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, crouching, balancing, reaching,
- Handling, pushing, and pulling.
- Care and safety in handling instrumentation.
- Work independently or in a team environment.
- Work accurately and calmly under pressure.
- Work necessary days / hours that accommodate home owner's availability.
- Must work overtime as needed.