Utility Worker

Position: Utility Worker I
Location: Inez

Description

Alliance Water Resources is seeking a Utility Worker to work at our Martin County Division in Inez, KY.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; will be added to an on-call schedule

Job Summary

This position will require manual work involving the maintenance and repair relating to water and/or wastewater facilities and equipment, streets, parks and/or other public works functions. The work is generally performed under direct supervision with the ability to perform tasks independently.

Essential Functions

• Assists or performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and repair work on water equipment, systems, vehicles and tools as needed.
• Cleans and maintains assigned facilities, including office, shop, grounds, and/or streets, parks or other public works facilities and equipment, painting, yard repairs, mowing, trimming, etc.
• Investigates and reports on water distribution and/or wastewater collections concerns and issues.
• Performs locating of water and wastewater facilities.
• Performs service turn-ons and turn-offs as directed.
• Assists in collecting and testing of water or wastewater samples to comply with local, state and federal regulations; assists in reading meters or replacing meters as directed.
• Monitors inventory of parts and supplies as directed; maintains records and logs as needed; runs errands as needed.
• Communicate with customers concerning the work to be completed.
• Follows safety rules set by the Company and state and federal regulations, including participating in safety meetings, inspecting equipment, and assisting with and advising co-workers of possible safety hazards.
• Operates and drives assigned vehicles as needed to provide effective and safe services to clients and customers.
• Reads water meters, records results, and verifies registers to bill customers accurately and in a timely manner by driving and/or walking assigned routes.
• Locates and uncovers meters as necessary.
• Performs related duties as needed or assigned.
• Inspects meters and connections for any defects, irregularities, malfunctions, tampering and/or unauthorized connections. Reports meter defects, hazards or related findings to proper authority by generating required work orders.
• Resolves and/or refers to public inquiries and complaints as necessary.
• Maintains meter inventory and determines disposition of meters.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Valid driver's license with ability to maintain good standing
• OSHA-10 Construction preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment relating to water/wastewater treatment activities and distribution/collection systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment and tools.
• Ability to make repairs on a variety of plant equipment and distribution/collection systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal standards and regulations governing water and/or wastewater treatment and distribution/collection.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, job orders, etc.; complete forms and write notices
• Ability to read meters and gauges and interpret findings.
• Ability to use and maintain tools, equipment, and computers associated with water or wastewater system operations.
• Ability to on a daily basis:
  • Perform heavy labor, including walking long distances, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and digging
  • Work in confined spaces and wear appropriate safety equipment
  • Grasp, lift, manipulate, handle small and large tools, and equipment up to 100 lbs
  • Visually assess construction, maintenance and repair needs
  • Climb and work from ladders and stairs
  • Perform outside work in extreme weather conditions