Senior Utility Maintenance Worker

Job Details

Job Location:

City of Fairburn - FAIRBURN, GA 30213

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Utilities

The City of Fairburn is seeking an experienced, skilled professional with extensive experience performing complex manual work functions associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of water, sewer, and storm water systems and performing the daily operations of the city’s water, sewer, and storm water division. Serves as a lead worker and reports to the Water & Sewer Superintendent.

Hourly Rate: $30.67 - $32.20 (depending on qualifications)

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; may be required to work on call rotation schedule or emergency maintenance repairs.

This position is responsible for performing complex manual work functions associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of water, sewer, and storm water systems and performing the daily operations of the city’s water, sewer, and storm water division. Serves as a lead worker and reports to the Water & Sewer Superintendent.

• Leads, trains, and reviews the work of utility maintenance workers providing water, sewer, and storm water service in support of the City’s utility service.
• Serves as the lead worker while responding to and working to resolve a wide variety of difficult customer inquiries or complaints concerning water, sewer, and storm water; may direct work to the Utility Maintenance Workers.
• Handle all routine and emergency maintenance on the water, sewer & storm water systems within the City in a timely manner.
• Performs manual work functions and operates equipment associated with water, sewer, and storm water utilities.
• Operates bush hog, backhoe, and other heavy equipment necessary to perform work.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Meets with homeowners to identify and resolve water, sewer and/or storm water problems.
• Meets with contractors to discuss placement of water meters, fire hydrants, etc.
• Assists with maintaining the water and sewer department inventory; maintains records relating to inspection, maintenance activity, and repair of the storm water system.
• Performs all locates GAUPC that are water sewer and/or storm water related.
• Collaborates with the fire department to maintain fire hydrants.
• Completes regular maintenance and repairs of water, sewer, and storm water systems to ensure proper functionality.
• Communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two‑way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition; reports faulty equipment.
• Operates and maintains assigned vehicles; initiates daily safety and general vehicle appearance checks, cleans vehicle and schedules preventative maintenance service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by eight (8) years of related experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of utility systems, facilities, and water and sewer distribution lines and equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess a valid State of Georgia driver’s license and must have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as defined by City Personnel Policy.

State of Georgia Water Distribution Operator & Wastewater Collection System Operator license is a plus.

• Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and an acceptable driving record.
• Requires satisfactory results from a pre‑employment alcohol and controlled substance testing.
• Requires…