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City Of Arlington

Asset Information Specialist

Hall, NY · On-site

$25.02 - $31.27/hr

Conduct manhole condition assessments utilizing scanning device and perform fire hydrant flow tests. * Evaluate collected results and provide recommendations for acceptance or further action.

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Asset Information Specialist

Asset Information Specialist

City Of Arlington

Hall, NY • On-site

$25.02 - $31.27/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

City Of Arlington (Texas) rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

457th of 693 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

SALARY

$25.02 - $31.27

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing survey of water and sanitary sewer assets using high accuracy global position system (GPS) equipment, collecting and reviewing Closed-circuit television (CCTV) video of sanitary sewers, perform cleaning of sanitary sewer mains, and installing and maintaining system pressure recorders and manhole level monitoring devices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform field survey of water and sanitary sewer assets using high accuracy global positioning system (GPS) equipment and processing collected data to update asset records in GIS.
  • Collect and review CCTV video of sanitary sewer mains and provide recommendations for acceptance or further action.
  • Perform cleaning of sanitary sewer mains using a combination jet/vacuum truck. Install, remove and maintain system pressure recorders and sanitary sewer manhole level monitors.
  • Review and report on status of devices and collected data.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Conduct manhole condition assessments utilizing scanning device and perform fire hydrant flow tests.
  • Evaluate collected results and provide recommendations for acceptance or further action.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of the principles of operation water mains, sanitary sewer mains, water valves, water meters, manholes, services, cleanouts, fire hydrants, and appurtenances.

  • Knowledge of basic sanitary aseptic precautions and practices, which must be followed when working with and around untreated wastewater.

  • Knowledge of personal computers and basic PC software, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

  • Knowledge of Cartegraph work order management software.

  • Skill in communicating with other City employees and the public by oral and written means.

  • Skill in verifying positional accuracy.

  • Skill in reading and interpreting paving, drainage, water and sewer construction plans, plats, easement documents, and city maps.

  • Ability to use and maintain a variety of sophisticated equipment including but not limited to GPS unit, system pressure recorders, manhole level monitors, hydrant flow test and manhole scanning devices.

  • Ability to interpret and discuss water and sewer infrastructure attribute data.

  • Ability to read and interpret manuals, maps, drawings, legal descriptions, plats and blueprints.

  • Ability to schedule various overlapping projects.

  • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

  • Ability to solve problems by analyzing data.

  • Ability to work independently, perform research and work on varied projects.

  • Ability to perform various physical movements including but not limited to, seeing, carrying, crawling, dragging, lifting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting body, pulling, pushing, walking and writing.

  • Ability to work in an outdoor environment subject to dust, fumes, mechanical, and/or explosive hazards.

  • Ability to work in inclement weather and extreme temperatures.

  • Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent up to 90 lbs.

  • Ability to use a variety of hand-held or power tools.

  • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (i.e. PC, telephone, fax machine and various copiers)

Qualifying Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma

  • Five (5) years of field experience working with both water distribution and wastewater collection systems

  • Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C water distribution license within a 6-month probationary period. Possession of or ability to obtain Class II wastewater collections license within 6-month probationary period. Possession or ability to obtain NASSCO certification within 6-month probationary period.

  • Possession of a valid Class C Texas Driver's License.

Employment Screening Required:

  • Criminal Background History Check

  • Health Physical Exam

  • Physical

  • Drug & Alcohol Screening

  • Motor Vehicle Check

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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