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.