Roving Service Barrel Technician - UIC Municipal Services

UIC Municipal Services is seeking a Roving Service Barrel Technician to support local water and sewer operations by maintaining and repairing residential service barrels and exterior plumbing in Arctic conditions. This rotational role (3–4 weeks on/2–3 weeks off) includes a 10-hour, 7-days-per-week work schedule while on slope, with housing and per diem provided, and travel from Anchorage or Fairbanks.

The technician will operate, troubleshoot, and repair service connections; assemble and replace service barrel components; manage inventory and work orders; and perform preventive maintenance on water and wastewater systems under supervision. The position also assists with updating Standard Operating Procedures and ensures compliance with all applicable safety and travel mandates.

Essential functions will include:

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair service connection barrels and exterior carrier piping year-round in Arctic conditions.

• Perform administrative tasks such as completing work orders and managing inventory.

• Pre-assemble water service barrel manifolds and replace flow switches and water circulation components.

• Inventory and submit purchase order requests for water and sewer parts and materials.

• Conduct preventive maintenance on treatment plants, including mechanical and electrical components of wastewater systems, under the supervision of the lead operator and/or USS.

• Review, create, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for water and sewer service connections.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Provisional or Level 1–2 ADEC Water Certification required.

• Valid driver’s license required; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

• Knowledge of computer hardware and software operation.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation components and process equipment.

• Skilled in using testing equipment for routine mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation preventive maintenance.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, symbols, charts, and graphs.

• Ability to identify and take corrective action on process upsets.

• Ability to clean and calibrate probes used in process control.

• Ability to recognize and properly identify all confined spaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Provisional or Level 1–2 ADEC Water Certification required.

• Valid Alaska driver’s license required.

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks in Arctic conditions.

• Willingness to work a rotational schedule with extended hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

• One (1) or more years of related maintenance, plumbing, or utility experience.

• Previous experience working in Arctic or remote conditions.

• Higher-level ADEC Water/Wastewater certifications.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Frequent walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, and stooping.

• Good near vision required for detailed work.

• Use of respirators (half-face and full-face) as well as safety goggles.

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs; occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

• Frequent pushing and pulling up to 10 lbs; occasional pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.

• Safe operation of power tools and related equipment.

Working Environment:

• Employee may be subject to environmental conditions such as cold; heat; exposed to noise; hazards; and/or close quarters. Applicant must be aware of work environment at all times.
• While performing the duties of this job; the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; and outside weather conditions including extreme Arctic winter conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; dust; fumes or airborne particles; smoke; or gases.
• The employee is frequently exposed to commercial solvents and chemicals.
• Must be able to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces, and up and down stairs frequently.
• Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e.; sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches.
• Working independently at remote work sites.
• Day shift and/or night shift rotations with long/irregular work hours.
• Lodging is via self-sufficient work camp accommodations with individual rooms, shared kitchen/refrigerator/freezer and multiple bathrooms/showers.
• Per diem of $65 per day is provided for meals.
• Work travel time begins/end from Anchorage, AK or Fairbanks, AK, maximum of 8 hours a travel day, allowing (3) fifty (50) pound bags.
• This position is rotational and will work in the North Slope Villages. Seven days a week, three weeks on and three weeks off.