Utility Maintenance Worker I​/II - Public Works

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Full Time 6000 Series Lancaster, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.39 To $40.04 Hourly

Closing Date:
Friday July 10th, 9:00 PM [PST] or once 400 applications have been received

Position: Utility Maintenance Worker I/II

Department: Public Works
- Yard

Utility Maintenance Worker I Hourly Range: $28.39 - $36.22 (Union- 6000 Series)

Utility Maintenance Worker II Hourly Range: $31.37 - $40.04 (Union- 6000 Series)

Benefits eligible & 401(a) payment equal to 5% of base salary

Job Summary:

A Utility Maintenance Worker I/II performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of sewer, reclaimed water, and drainage systems facilities.

Maintenance Worker I

• This is the entry-level class in the Utility Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes are learned. The Utility Maintenance Worker I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.
• Receives immediate supervision from the Lead Utility Maintenance Worker and/or Public Works Supervisor (Utility Services).
• May receive technical and/or functional supervision from a Utility Maintenance Worker II as appropriate.

Maintenance Worker II

• This is the journey-level class in the Utility Maintenance Worker series and is distinguished from the Utility Maintenance Worker I by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned and lead responsibility related to specific projects, with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. Positions in this class are part of a career progression series and are typically filled by employees who advance from the Utility Maintenance Worker I level.
• Receives general supervision from a Lead Utility Maintenance Worker and/or Public Works Supervisor (Utility Services).
• May exercise technical and/or functional supervision over Utility Maintenance Workers I as appropriate.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• General
  - Sewer/Drainage/Reclaimed Water
• Install, repair, upgrade, and/or replace manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters, and meter vaults.
• Exercise valves according to preventive maintenance schedules and test water volume and pressure.
• Excavate concrete, pavement, and dirt and set up concrete forms as necessary, and backfill open trenches and complete surfaces “to finish” as appropriate.
• Set up traffic control for work sites, including cones, signs, and barricades; and direct traffic around work sites.
• Operate leak detection and pipe location equipment relative to excavation, tapping, and repairing mains and lines/inspect and assess leaks.
• Operate a variety of equipment including large trucks and medium-sized construction equipment, such as vactors, rodders, CCTV, loaders, backhoes, trenching machines, and compressors, as well as pipe threaders, sandblasters, and concrete saws.
• Read and replace water meters and related mechanisms, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, replacement, and testing of parts; maintain related records; prepare water service for use including installation of water meters and backflow prevention devices.
• Read and understand sewer/drainage/recycled water system maps, pipeline drawings, and blueprints, including Underground Service Alert markings and identification.
• Transport construction equipment to and from work sites; perform routine preventive maintenance on tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the work; stock vehicles with an adequate supply of tools and equipment.
• Conduct limited technical inspections of sewer/drainage/recycled water system improvements performed by private contractors; perform water disinfecting, sampling, and testing in the field; inspect and replace disinfection equipment.
• Keep records related to work, materials, and maintenance activities,…