Utilities Services Worker I​/II​/III

The City of Modesto is seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team as a Utilities Services Worker.

The Utilities Services Worker is responsible to perform a variety of skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater systems and facilities; and perform a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks as assigned.

Current openings are within both Water and Wastewater divisions.

• 2.5% Education Incentive
  - Bachelor's Degree
• 5% Education Incentive
  - Master's Degree

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.

The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas.

All Assignments:

• Operate light to heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, motor graders, large front‑end loaders, medium to large trucks, heavy duty rodding machines, hydra flush and vacuum combination trucks, cranes, power rudders, front loaders, dump trucks, tampers, pavement saws, cutting torches, and welders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving potable water lines, wastewater mains and lines, and related systems.
• Expose and excavate water mains, distribution lines, valves, and other water and wastewater mainlines, manholes, laterals, storm water catch basins, pipelines, rock wells, drywells, basins, and other utility distribution systems infrastructure.
• Perform the full range of water distribution and wastewater systems operation, construction, and maintenance tasks when equipment is not in use.
• Design, plan, and install temporary traffic control devices; cone and barricade, as necessary.
• Break out and load asphalt and concrete onto large dump trucks.
• Identify, plan, and arrange for equipment needed for each assigned project.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs; check and adjust fluid level; grease and lubricate moving parts, as required.
• Perform daily DMV vehicle inspections; document and inspect equipment for safety and wear.
• Respond to emergencies including flood, line breaks and overflows, storm water and wastewater overflows, and stoppages; repair and restore systems and service, as required.
• Pick up and transport refuse to the appropriate dumping site.
• Operate jackhammer and other construction tools.
• Lay and fit pipelines; make water line taps; install water services, fire hydrants, blow‑offs, valves, meters, vaults, boxes, and exercise valves.
• Identify and mark utilities in response to Underground Service Alerts.
• Use tripods, cranes, harnesses, hazardous gas/air sensor equipment, and ladders to enter confined spaces.
• Respond to and appropriately report hazards.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the work; stock vehicles with adequate supply of tools and equipment needed to perform the work.
• Perform standby/on‑call duties, as assigned and required.
• Develop schedules and methods to accomplish job site goals, ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications, and providing performance feedback.
• Provide on‑site lead leadership, guidance, and direction to work crews on assigned projects.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to employees; work with employees to correct deficiencies; provide training to lower‑level staff in the proper operation of equipment and the appropriate performance of maintenance duties.
• Load and transport construction equipment to and from the work site using…