Asset Information Specialist

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.