Utility Maintenance Laborer

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Utility Maintenance Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

BLS COMPARABLE: 47-2061.00 Construction Laborer

Leadership: Provides co-worker leadership through motivation, team building, and feedback.

• Subject to pre‑employment drug screen
• Subject to pre‑employment physical examination/medical history check
• Subject to pre‑employment criminal background check
• Must comply with City of Enid’s substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Minimum age 18 years
• Must have a mobile phone
• On‑call status: must be able to report to work within 30 minutes

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Provide quality life for City of Enid residents through preservation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.

• Pull hose, operate jet nozzle, root cutter and other vehicle attachments to clean sewer lines under the supervision of the Heavy Equipment Operator.
• Assist with closed‑circuit camera equipment under the supervision of the Camera Technician.
• Assist Utility Maintenance staff in installation and repair of utility systems.
• Set barricades and traffic cones to safely re‑route traffic away from work areas.
• Measure distances using a tape measure to determine pipe and manhole sizes and location of sewer taps and blockages.
• Clean shop, shop breakroom, and shop bathroom, including taking out the trash.
• Operate power equipment such as generators, air compressors, jackhammers, power saws, power tamps, pumps, and paint sprayers to maintain and inspect the collection system.
• Use hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, grinders, grease guns, and welders (if certified) for preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Operate valve truck.
• Operate water pump at job sites, maneuvering hose to remove water from work area.
• Clean work area, all hand and power tools, and equipment.
• Mow and weed at lift stations.
• Collect wastewater samples and file sanitary sewer overflow reports with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
• Manually excavate and repair city utilities using a shovel, including repair of pressurized water lines.
• Respond to customer call‑ins and complaints.
• Wash vehicles regularly.
• Grease equipment such as backhoe, trackhoe, and vacuum truck.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• The Utility Maintenance division runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Blockages, breakage, and flow interruptions are minimized by an aggressive preventive maintenance program.
• Equipment is well maintained, clean, repaired, and operated safely, efficiently, and timely.
• New employees are well trained and assisted; management is appropriately informed.
• Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.
• System regulatory compliance is maintained.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or GED; or six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination. Some prior skill or knowledge may be helpful but is not required.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Class D Wastewater license (within 6 months)
• Class D Water license (within 6 months)
• Confined Space Certification
• Trenching & Shoring Training
• Maintain 4 hours of continuing education annually

Required Knowledge: Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including design, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Accurate and attentive to detail
• Basic communications and public relations abilities
• Ability to assist and support others
• Proficiency with telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines
• Ability to repair and handle water piping

Finger Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient to handle items and perceive object attributes.

Visual Abilities: Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses; peripheral vision.

Physical Strength (PDC Level: Very Heavy): Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs occasionally; ascend/descend a 16" step; shovel materials using tools; work at ground level…