HWU Utility System Worker , II or III

STARTING PAY FOR UTILITY SYSTEM WORKER I = $18.3264; STARTING PAY FOR UTILITY SYSTEM WORKER II = $19.6401; STARTING PAY FOR UTILITY SYSTEM WORKER III = $20.9531

The purpose of this classification is to perform semi‑skilled manual labor and equipment operation in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water lines, wastewater lines, stormwater lines, and related utility system components.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist in maintaining and repairing water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, and related system components including water mains, manholes, meters, meter boxes, taps, and fire hydrants;
• Perform various manual labor functions associated with system‑related projects and activities, which may include pouring and setting concrete, breaking concrete and asphalt, raising and lowering manholes, digging holes/trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, and picking up debris/litter;
• Operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools associated with department activities, which may include utility truck, dump truck, end loader, tapping machine, blacktop tamper, air compressor, jackhammer, pipe wrench, pipe cutter, concrete saw, chain saw, grinder, post driver, shovel, pickaxe, rake, broom, and other hand tools;
• Operate the wash truck, vacuum truck, rotor‑rooter machine to clear lines and locate leaks or blockages;
• Complete assigned training and show progressive competency in water, wastewater, and stormwater maintenance and repair procedures, safety training, and basic traffic control;
• Change hanger‑heads on copper‑setters (meter hanger);
• Raise and lower meter box rims, meter box tops, manhole frames and lids as needed;
• Assist in locating lines, leaks, valves, and manholes;
• Repair lawns, sidewalks, and roads after project repair or construction;
• Maintain assigned crew truck, tools, trailer(s) and other equipment that is either permanently or temporarily assigned;
• Maintain proper truck inventory and supplies;
• Ensure necessary equipment is available for jobs;
• Perform assigned and/or requested tasks of HWU Utility System Crew Leader;
• Obtain knowledge of and the ability to use Asset & Work Order Management Program;
• Complete assigned work orders in an efficient and timely manner;
• Become skillful at reading distribution and collection maps for locating service lines, valves, mains, etc.;
• Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;
• Ensure proper housekeeping in department and work areas;
• Attend appropriate safety meetings;
• Assist with accident investigations as necessary;
• Assist with the collection of hazard analysis information to be used in eliminating hazard and reducing incidents at the Utility;
• Perform routine safety inspections of work areas and report or correct all identified hazards;
• Ensure that safety equipment is used properly at all times and that work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner;
• Appropriately maintain personal safety equipment;
• Report all work‑related accidents, incidents, and near‑misses to supervisor and/or safety department;
• Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
• Participate in showing new employees proper safety procedures;
• Provide information to general public while in the field about the work being performed;
• Work on‑call as assigned;
• Operate general office equipment and assigned vehicles as necessary to complete essential functions;
• Stay current with computer systems necessary to perform essential functions;
• Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees and contribute to a positive overall morale among co‑workers;
• Maintain regular and predictable in‑person attendance during regular business hours of the Water Utility;
• Maintain good public relations (interact with the public in a courteous manner);
• Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
• Respond to emergencies as needed;