Utility Service Worker - Public Utilities/Sewer Department Job Bozeman area,Montana USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: UTILITY SERVICE WORKER I - PUBLIC UTILITIES/SEWER DEPARTMENT

UTILITY SERVICE WORKER I - PUBLIC UTILITIES/SEWER DEPARTMENT

CITY OF GALLATIN

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled manual and semiskilled work assisting in the installation, construction, repair, maintenance and care of utility lines and related structures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with the installation of water distribution and sanitary sewer lines and connections.

Assists in the flushing and maintenance of water distribution lines and appurtenances.

Assist in the maintenance and repair of water distribution and sanitary sewer lines and related infrastructure.

Assists in making water and sewer taps and repairing leaks.

Digs, fills and tamp trenches, ditches and pipe lines.

Cleans out, raises and repairs manholes.

Loads and unloads gravel, dirt and other materials, tools and equipment.

Assists in the operation of the hydraulic sewer cleaner in cleaning sanitary sewer lines and performs preventive maintenance work.

Assists with CCTV inspection of sanitary sewer lines.

Operates trucks, tractors, and loaders in grounds preparation and maintenance work.

Restores repair and installation sites to original condition.

Services and maintains light automotive equipment.

Cleans up around shop and yard.

Runs errands, picks up and delivers supplies and materials.

May be required to work overtime and/or be on call; and respond to emergencies within a reasonable time.

Regular and predictable attendance.

Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Utility Service Worker I

High School Diploma/GED.
Six (6) months’ of recent work experience in construction, equipment operation, water distribution and /or sewer collection system construction and maintenance, utilities experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Utility Service Worker II

Must meet all the qualifications of Utility Service Worker I.
Two (2) to three (3) years’ of work experience in construction, equipment operation, water distribution and /or sewer collection system construction and maintenance, or utilities experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must successfully complete Operator Certification training for TN Grade 2 Water Distribution System or TN Grade 2 Wastewater Collection System or possess one of these certifications upon hire.
Must have a CDL.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
Knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to use common hand tools; ability to operate simple machinery and equipment.
Good physical condition.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with vendors, and governmental officials.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence;
Federal, State, and local regulations.
Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Ability to maintain discretion regarding business‑related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50…

Utility Service Worker - Public Utilities​/Sewer Department

Utility Service Worker - Public Utilities/Sewer Department