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UTILITY TECHNICIAN (TRANSFER)

Salary

$49,208.20 - $56,026.24 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Job Number

25-02285 (T)

Department

Water Works

Opening Date

10/24/2025

Closing Date

11/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

This entry-level employee actively participates in the work of a small field crew responsible for the investigation of customer service requests, operation and maintenance of sewer or stormwater infrastructure assets, and routine maintenance of electronic monitoring equipment at various sites throughout the appropriate service district. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

Basic Personal Computer skills including the ability to use a current version of a Windows Operating System and browser-based applications and user interfaces.

Skill and ability to:

Apply basic reading and writing skills

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Apply basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including fractions and decimals in the performance of job duties.

Read, interpret and apply technical printed material, maps, and Job Aids.

Apply mechanical aptitude to daily job assignments.

Exhibit exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills in emotionally charged situations.

Work as a productive and cooperative member of a small maintenance or service request team with minimal supervision.

Perform strenuous physical labor.

Carry, lower and raise equipment weighing 75 pounds over a vertical distance of 20 feet or more in accordance with specified job hazard analyses.

Interface in a professional and courteous manner with customers.

Remove manhole lids and inlet grates.

Remove and transport debris from off-road infrastructure sites to an on-road vehicle.

Safely drive and operate a variety of passenger and specialized commercial vehicles to various job sites in a variety of weather conditions.

Work in inclement weather conditions, while exposed to unpleasant odors, raw sewage, etc.

Required Education and Experience

The minimum required education and experience is listed below for informational purposes only. This is a TRANSFER posting:

OPEN:

Each applicant must have a valid secondary education (high school) diploma or GED equivalent. Some college credits or post-secondary technical education is preferred.

PROMOTIONAL:

Each applicant must have one year of experience as a Sanitation Helper, Cleaner, Laborer, Utility Laborer or Civil Engineering Technician 1.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Driver's License.

Must maintain minimum job-required certifications.

Must have sufficient vision to read blueprints, schematics, sketches and personal computing devices, and to recognize differences in color.

Must be willing to work irregular shifts or irregular hours.

Some positions may require the Utility Technician to obtain and utilize Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Supplied Air certification within the probationary period.

Some positions may require the Utility Technician to possess or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) within the probationary period.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS

The position may be filled based on Civil Service Rule 11, Section 1, which states: An employee in the classified service who has served the required probationary period in his current classification may be transferred from a position in one department to a position in the same or similar class and same pay (based on top salary steps) for which they are qualified, in another department, with the consent of the employee to be transferred and the director of the department to which the employee is to be transferred, with the approval of the Civil Service Commission. An additional probationary period is not given in such interdepartmental transfers. To be eligible for a transfer, you must meet the qualifications of the position, and the top salary step of your position must equal the top salary step of the position into which you wish to transfer.

Twelve-Month Rule: Employees who accept a position through lateral transfer or demotion shall not be permitted to transfer or voluntarily demote to another City position for at least 12 months.

Required Service Rating: No employee who has received "does not meet expectation" on two of the last three performance evaluations may transfer

HR Contact: Roshaun Laudat, [email protected]

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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What is your current City of Cincinnati job classification?

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What is the top salary of your current City classification?

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Do you understand you are applying for a TRANSFER opportunity?

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Have you laterally transferred and/or demoted to a new position within the past twelve month period?

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Have you received "does not meet expectations" on two of the last three performance evaluations?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm