Job Information
Arkansas Employer Construction Technician in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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CITY OF HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
Job Description
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job
functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions herein described.
Construction Technician
Department Water Distribution
Pay Grade 6
FLSA Status
Safety Sensitive
Non-Exempt
Yes
JOB SUMMARY
The Construction Technician provides skilled labor and equipment operation duties related to
water distribution system activities, including but not limited to acoustic leak detection;
construction of new water mains, replacement of mains, and the installation, repair and
maintenance of fire hydrants for the City of Hot Springs water system and the Royal water
system.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist in the installation and repair of water mains, water services and fire services.
Dig and backfill ditches, shovel gravel and dirt.
Repair streets where water line repairs have been made.
Sweep up debris and repair lawns or work sites.
Operate of all types of equipment including trucks, trailers, air compressors, jackhammers,
pipe wrenches, gasoline-operated ditch pumps, pipe saws, vibratory compactors and/or
other equipment tools and machinery associated with waterworks operations.
Assist in other departments as needed.
Perform On-Call duties as assigned.
Work overtime when required.
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
Supervision Received:
Works under the general supervision of and administrative superior. Reports to Crew Leader,
Superintendent, or Manager
Supervision Exercised:
None.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school graduation or equivalent. A minimum of two (2) years in the repair, replacement and
maintenance of water mains, water services, and fire services; or any equivalent of education
and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
A valid Arkansas Drivers License with a clean driving record.
If successful applicant has a valid Class A Arkansas Commercial Drivers License, they will be hired
in at Pay Grade 6B.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of construction and maintenance of water lines, water services and fire services.
Knowledge of operational hazards and safety precautions for working in public areas.
Knowledge of waterworks tools and piping practices; maintenance of jackhammers, pipe
wrenches, gasoline operated ditch pumps, pipe saws and vibratory compactors.
Knowledge of street names and locations (city and county).
Skill in the use and care of hand tools, light and heavy equipment.
Ability to operate trucks, trailers and other construction equipment and machinery.
Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, perform manual labor tasks
in wet locations and under varying weather conditions.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Frequently stands, walks, talks and hears; occasionally sits; uses hands to handle objects; reaches
with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs or balances; specific vision
requirements include close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust
focus; occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud; exposed to outdoor weather
conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and wet, humid conditions and
extreme heat (non-weather); works in high precarious places and near moving mechanical parts;
at risk for electrical shock and/or vibration.
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EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the job description and certify that I am able to perform the
essential duties and responsibilities of this position and that I meet the qualification
requirements stated herein. I acknowledge that in addition to the duties outlined above, I may
be required to perform additional duties not specifically spelled out in this job description.
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