The UT Rating
The Utilitiesman rating was established in 1948; originally, a majority of the personnel used to fill this rating came from the Water Tender rating that was first established in 1884.
Utilitiesman work with plumbing, heating, steam, compressed air, fuel storage, and distribution systems. Their work also includes water treatment and distribution systems, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and sewage collecting and disposal facilities at Navy shore installations around the world. This is a 5 year enlistment program.
Utilitiesman (UT)
Navy Utilitiesmen plan, supervise, and perform tasks involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, heating, steam, compressed air, fuel storage and distribution systems, water treatment and distribution systems, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and septic systems, as prescribed by drawings and specifications. UTs schedule and evaluate installation and operational tasks, maintain individual combat readiness, and perform tasks required in combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations.
Utilitiesmen identify and carry out procedures to limit or minimize the adverse effects of environmental pollution. They read and interpret blueprints and prepare sketches for projects, and make estimates of material, labor, and equipment requirements.
Qualifications, Interests, and Working Environment
The Utilitiesman rating requires manual dexterity in the use of tools, equipment and machines. UTs should be able to do repetitive tasks, detailed work, record keeping and function smoothly as team members. Also helpful are, knowledge of algebra, speaking and writing skills, resourcefulness, curiosity, good memory and good physical condition. Normal hearing is required.
UTs may work in a variety of conditions, independently or as members of a large team. Their many different duties may be performed in climates ranging from tropical to arctic. UT ASVAB Test requirement.
Credit Recommendations
The American Council on Education recommends the following semester hour credits in the associate and vocational degree programs, 6 semester hours for both plumbing and heating, air conditioning and refrigeration and 1 semester hour in electricty.
An AA in Construction Technology can be earned from Coastline Community College.