Utility Worker

Position: Utility Worker I
Location: Sainte Genevieve

Description

Alliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company with an opening for Utility Worker I in the Ste. Genevieve, MO area.

The Utility Worker I position works under general supervision, performing a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled manual work involving the maintenance and repair relating to water and/or wastewater facilities and equipment, streets, parks and/or other public works functions.

Schedule: Monday
- Friday 7:30am
-4:00pm

Essential Functions

Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems.

• Conducts periodic rounds of assigned facilities to monitor plant operations, evaluate equipment performance, investigate equipment problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action as directed
• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on water and/or wastewater plant equipment such as pumps, meters, lab equipment, lift stations, sewer lines, manholes and/or water wells, water mains, valves, hydrants, boosters, other service lines, streets and/or parks; assists in repair of vehicles and/or other public works facilities and equipment.
• Assists or performs preventive maintenance and repair on assigned water, wastewater, streets and/or grounds maintenance related equipment including mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Performs preventive cleaning of collection systems using jetters, cables and rod machines; provides maintenance and repair on blocked systems.
• Installs new and repaired equipment as directed; performs inspections of equipment according to directions.
• Follows safety rules set by company, state and federal regulations which may include participating in safety meetings, inspecting equipment, assisting and/or advising co-workers of possible safety hazards.
• Assists in location of water and sewer mains and manholes.
• Assists in the installation of water line services.
• Assists in the inspection of new installations of water and sewer lines and appurtenances, new water and wastewater facilities, streets and/or grounds maintenance facilities.
• Cleans and maintains facilities, equipment, and tools, and performs grounds work such as yard repairs, mowing, trimming, and painting as directed.
• Maintains records of corrective and preventive maintenance according to set procedures.
• Completes assigned paperwork including work orders and the recording of test results according to set procedures.
• Assists in ordering supplies and equipment as directed or required; maintains inventory according to procedures.

Requirements

• Class B CDL or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Zero turn lawnmower experience
• Skid-steer and Backhoe experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to read and write.
• Knowledge of safety standards and precautions related to water and wastewater operations.
• Ability to use and maintain tools, equipment and computers associated with water and wastewater operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, clients, vendors, and the general public.
• A person working in this job will need, on a daily basis, to:

o Perform heavy labor, including walking long distances, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and digging.

o Have the ability to work in confined spaces and wear appropriate safety equipment.

o Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate and otherwise use small to large hand tools.

o Grasp, lift, carry and set down objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

o Grasp, turn, twist, pull, push, lift and otherwise move equipment, controls and parts weighing up to 100 lbs.

o Visually assess construction, maintenance, and repair needs.

o Climb and work from ladders and stairs

o Perform outside work in extreme weather conditions.

o Work and be exposed to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and/or potentially hazardous chemicals.