Utilities Maintenance

Utilities Maintenance Worker

Duties include operation, repair, and maintenance including but not limited to: installation and repair of water meters; maintenance and flushing of hydrants; operation of gate valves; operation and maintenance of water treatment plant; manual and equipment excavation; responding to customer requests; maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer systems including sewer cleaning and lift station operation; equipment operation and maintenance; and other duties as assigned.

Must be available for extended work days, call back, shift schedule changes, on-call duty, snow and ice control and other emergencies.

Essential duties and responsibilities include: performing all tasks, functions, and duties assigned to the utilities maintenance division, including but not limited to: manual labor and equipment use; equipment operation and repair; equipment maintenance, routine oil and lubrication repairs, and other routine equipment repairs; use of torch, jackhammer, welder, locator, bobcat, loader and other associated equipment. Performing manual tasks and routine equipment operation for the water treatment plant, wells and water distribution system, including but not limited to: sample collection, inspection, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of hydrants, valves, piping, curb box, and all other associated equipment and infrastructure.

Performing manual tasks and routine equipment operation for the installation and servicing of meters, including but not limited to: reading of meters; installation of meters and related equipment; troubleshooting, repair, and testing of meters, generators, radios and usage recording equipment; assistance in determining cause for unusual readings. Performing manual tasks and routine equipment operation for the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems, including but not limited to: operation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of lift stations including pumps, valves, controls, sewer cleaning, manhole repairs, and all other associated equipment and infrastructure.

Performing locating of City utilities, including water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and City-owned telephone lines. Performing snow and ice control for the City, including but not limited to: operating snowplow equipment (plow truck, loader, and small equipment), and performing general repairs to equipment. Utilizing technology applicable to the field and/or general operations and implementing available technology to accomplish work tasks.

Adhering to all safety rules and regulations; following safe work practices according to law, City practices, and generally accepted safe work standards. Assisting all maintenance divisions and other departments, as directed, in the required maintenance of City-owned properties. Performing other duties consistent with the tasks of the position and as may be assigned by the City. Performing on-call utility duty on a rotating basis to respond to utility related issues outside of normal business hours.

Qualifications include: minimum requirements of high school graduation or equivalent, valid Minnesota driver's license and excellent driving record, ability to obtain and maintain Minnesota Class B commercial driver's license within 12 months of appointment, mechanical ability including demonstrated knowledge of routine care and maintenance of equipment, demonstrated ability to follow safe work practices according to law, City practices, and generally accepted safe work standards, and ability to comply with Department of Transportation drug testing requirements.

Preferred qualifications include technical training in water/wastewater operations, one year of work experience in mechanical maintenance, and one year of work experience in equipment operation.

Working conditions and physical requirements include: work performed primarily at project sites, ability to enter confined spaces, use personal protective equipment such as respirators, harnesses and other required equipment, and work outdoors in extreme weather. Physical activities include bending, twisting, gripping, carrying, shoveling and lifting of up to 50 lbs. Must be available for…