HWU Utility System Worker

HENDERSON WATER UTILITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS CLASSIFICATION

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UTILITY SYSTEM WORKERI PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Thepurposeofthis classificationisto perform semi-skilledmanuallaborandequipmentoperationintheinstallation,repair,andmaintenanceofwaterlines,waste waterlines,storm waterlines,andrelatedutilitysystemcomponents.

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 storm waterlines, and relatedsystemcomponentsincluding:water mains,manholes,meters,meter boxes,taps,andfirehydrants;
• Performvariousmanuallaborfunctionsassociatedwithvarioussystemrelatedprojectsandactivities,whichmay include pouring and setting concrete,breaking concreteandasphalt,raisingandloweringmanholes,digging holes/trenches,shoveling materials,lifting/movingheavymaterials,andpickingupdebris/litter;
• Operateavariety of equipment,machinery,andtoolsassociatedwithdepartment activities,whichmayincludeautilitytruck,dumptruck,endloader,tapping machine,blacktop tamper,air compressor,jackhammer,pipe wrench,pipe cutter,concrete saw,chainsaw,grinder,postdriver,shovel,pickaxe,rake, broom,andotherhandtools;
• Operatethewashtruck,vacuum truck,rotor-rootermachinetoclearlinesandlocateleaksorblockages;
• 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 crewtruck,tools, trailer(s) andotherequipment that is either permanently or temporarily assigned;
• Maintain proper truck inventory and supplies;
• Ensurenecessaryequipmentisavailableforjobs;
• Performassignedand/or requestedtasksofHWUUtility System Crew Leader ;
• Obtain knowledge of and the ability to use Asset & Work Order Management Program;
• Complete assigned work orders in efficient and timely manner;
• Become skillful at reading distribution and collection maps for locating service lines, valves, mains, etc.;
• EnsurepersonalcompliancewithallstatesafetyregulationsandHWUsafetypolicies;
• Ensureproperhousekeepingindepartmentandworkareas;
• Attendappropriatesafetymeetings;
• Assistwithaccidentinvestigationsasnecessary;
• Assistwiththecollectionofhazardanalysisinformationtobeusedineliminatinghazardandreducingincidentatthe Utility;
• Performroutinesafetyinspectionsofworkareasandreportorcorrectallidentifiedhazards;
• 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 is required;
• 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;
• Respondtoemergenciesasneeded;

Performsrelateddutiesasrequired,necessary,or assigned.

Required to possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) or be able to obtain the permit within 6 months of hire and the license within 12 months of start date unless it is not feasible due to the extenuating circumstances. In that circumstance, with the written permission of the Department Head and the General Manager, the time limit for obtaining the license may be extended.

Fork truck certification may be required.

Additional Desired: Some experience and/or training involving equipment operation, construction labor, or maintenance…