Distribution & Collection Maintenance Worker II

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a variety of maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water mains, service line valves, fire hydrants, pumping stations, water towers, water wells, collection mains, connections, manholes, and lift stations.

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Water Distribution & Collection Supervisor.

None.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspects and repairs meters, connections, and main breaks ensuring all aspects of the system properly function.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections and maintenance activity.
• Determines location of all utility lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Responds to complaints (i.e. leaks, pressure loss, no water, sewer backups, odor), evaluates situation and completes remediation and/or explains findings to supervisor.
• Contacts customers in area where services will be temporarily discontinued, explain why and give estimate when services will be shut off and turned back on.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment by cleaning and checking equipment after use.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights to load, haul and unload equipment or materials.
• Makes taps, installs new mains and services and disinfects water mains.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on equipment; refers defects or repairs to supervisor.
• Operates all construction and power equipment with efficiency.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Works as labor crew member in construction and maintenance projects, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, main and pipe repair, laying and back filling.
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water and collection mains, pipes, gates and fittings, as needed for repair of mains and services, and installation of services and service taps; assists in shutting off broken sections of water main.
• GPS data acquisition pertinent to the City’s water distribution and collection systems.
• Inspects and repairs manholes, tap connections, main breaks, and lift stations ensuring all aspects of the system properly functions.
• Performs scheduled water treatment facility and wastewater treatment plant maintenance and sludge hauling as required.
• Has a good understanding of the cross connection, backflow prevention program.
• Performs scheduled in-house maintenance, janitorial duties, mowing, etc.
• Attention and commitment to safety.
• Ability and commitment to work well with others by treating coworkers with dignity, respect, consideration and civility a regular and consistent basis.
• Availability to report to work on a regular and consistent basis.

• Attendance at training, workshops and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments/divisions and the public; understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair of water and wastewater systems and confined space procedures.
• Skills in the operation of all listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Requires limited supervision and/or assistance in job assignments.

It is each employee’s commitment to uphold these core values while representing the City of Arkansas City in carrying out municipal duties as public servants. These values should form the basis for interactions with the general public, with other agencies and with each other.

Mission

The City of Arkansas City strives to provide a high quality of life for its citizens by furnishing a variety of efficient services in a professional, courteous manner.

Statement of Organizational Values

We value Professional Ethics, which includes:

• Honesty
• Compassion
• Fairness
• Confidentiality
• Reliability
• Stewardship of resources
• Respectfulness
• Non-discriminatory behavior
• Professionalism & personal courtesy

We value Commitment to Citizens through Customer Service, which includes:

• Courteous interaction with the public
• Pride & ownership
• Programs that address citizen needs
• A sense of urgency and responsiveness
• A service-oriented approach to patrons
• Listening as well as hearing

We value Commitment to Excellence, which includes:

• An ability to see the big picture
• A sense of pride
• A commitment to employee knowledge
• Employee professionalism
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Protection of health, safety & public welfare
• A willingness to embrace change
• A commitment to organizational goals
• Clear communication

• Must possess the ability to safely and effectively…