Engineering Field Technician - EO
On-siteKansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Conduct inspections and cleaning of sanitary sewer and storm water collection systems using specialized equipment. Maintain vehicle logs, operate vehicles requiring a commercial driver's license, and accurately document field inspections with detailed notes. Adhere to all safety requirements while obtaining necessary certifications including OSHA 10 Hour, confined space, and CPR/First Aid. Maintain instruments and equipment, and perform duties as assigned. This role involves year-round outdoor work in all conditions, potential travel up to 75% of the time, and a variable schedule including weekends and overtime.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Minimum of class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tankers and air brake endorsements
- Active DOT Medical certification or the ability to obtain this certification
- Safety training and certifications which may include, but are not limited to: OSHA 10 Hour, confined space, CPR/First Aid, defensive driving, and spotter's training; or the ability to obtain these certifications
- Ability to meet the assigned company's regulatory insurance requirements for owned autos determined through Motor Vehicle Record Check (MVR)
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to interpret and manipulate simple computer software programs
- Ability to utilize a tablet for purposes of documenting field inspections
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit number and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
- Ability to perform these operations using unity of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
- Ability to read a ruler to 1/16"
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Meeting safety device manufacturer's maximum rated load capacity of no greater than 310lbs
- Standing and walking for durations which could exceed 8 hours in a day
- Use hands and fingers to control, handle and feel objects
- See details of objects from a distance
- Work outside year-round in all conditions present
- Drive vehicles with a GVW >26,000 lbs
- Enter sewer manholes
- Climb stairs and walk on uneven terrain
- Lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds when necessary
- Squat and crawl
- May be required to travel up to 75% of the time by car or plane
- May be required to work weekends
- Variable schedule
- May be required to work overtime
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred experience in sewer cleaning, maintenance, and/or inspections
- Preferred experience in operating heavy machinery (specifically vacuum truck, jetter trucks, hydroblasters, and robotic telemonitoring equipment)
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