Utility Maintenance Worker

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Performs responsible semi-skilled to skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines.

• Installs, inspects, replaces, locates, reads, tests, disconnects, and changes out residential and commercial water meters.
• Meets with customers, plumbers and other to identify and resolve customer problems; discusses problems with customers; notifies when disconnecting water supply; explains customer service policies.
• Operates a specialized truck to remove sewer blockages with water pressure jet, automated rodding machine, or vacuum pumping apparatus; enters manholes to clean out obstructions following confined space entry requirements.
• Locates City water and sewer lines and marks them for other utilities and various construction projects;; receives location requests through fax machine; locates and marks water and sewer lines.
• Operates construction equipment including back hoes, excavators, and loaders around underground utilities, overhead utility lines, in and around traffic and parked cars; participates with crew on major line repairs and replacement projects.
• Operates tractor with bush hog attachment to mow and clear sewer easements.
• Operates video camera to inspect sewer lines for inflow and infiltration problems.
• Stocks and maintains assigned trucks and equipment.
• Prepares daily logs or other records.
• Performs other tasks as required.

• Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards associated with working around raw sewage and other work hazards and the associated safety precautions.
• Considerable knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in assigned tasks.
• Working knowledge of the municipal water and sewer service customer service policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment including excavators, back hoes, track hoes, and front end loaders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate detailed records.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
• Must possess the visual acuity to keep records, inspect small parts and assemble them, read gauges, and operate a truck in a safe manner.

• Graduation from high school and experience in related utility maintenance and repair work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer possession of collection system operator level I certificate and/or distribution system operator level C certificate.

• Possession of or ability to obtain valid North Carolina Class B Commercial driver's license within 6 months of hire date will elevate to Utility Maintenance Worker II level with an additional 5% above Utility Maintenance Worker scale.