Wastewater Collections Utility Worker Job Coffeyville area,Kansas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Description

This is the entry level class in the Wastewater Utility Maintenance series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Utility Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.

Incumbents are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are incumbents allocated to the journey level.

Since this class is an entry level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from Wastewater Utility Worker Foreman.

Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
--Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Assist in the performance of wastewater construction and maintenance activities;

participate in the repair and maintenance of sewer lines including rodding sewer lines, and assist in sewer taps.

2. Assist in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines and manholes; locate sewer lines, replace sewer

lines; clean drainage ditches and storm drains; flush utility lines; clean man holes.

3. Assist in the maintenance and repair of sewer lift stations including general appearance.
CITY OF COFFEYVILLE

Wastewater Utility Worker I (Continued)

Essential Functions:

5. Operate a variety of construction equipment including tractors, trucks, loaders, backhoe and a variety of hand tools; use safety equipment and board machine; perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles; maintain the condition of equipment.

6. Assist in locating underground utility lines and cables including sewer lines prior to excavation.

7. Perform regular testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance.

8. Assist in the performance of sewer tests including smoke and optical inspections.

Marginal Functions:

1. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

2. Maintain and clean shop area.

3. Respond to emergency situations related to the maintenance and operations of the city's utilities.