Utilities Service Worker

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Salary Range:
Level 1: $38,301.12 - $59,579.52

Salary Range:
Level 2: $42,131.23 - $64,899.12

This is a skilled position requiring manual work and the application of skills and knowledge achieved through education and experience within the field of water and wastewater maintenance. This position will be determined to be a level I or II depending on the certifications held and higher level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work is carried out under the direct supervision of the Utilities Maintenance Crew Leader.

The following essential functions represent the primary duties of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs scheduled maintenance on sewer collection, water distribution, reclaim distribution systems, and Lift Stations.
• Repairs and maintains water distribution, sewer collection, and reclaim distribution systems.
• Repairs and/or replaces manholes, utility piping, fire hydrants, water/sewer meters, water service lines, and air release valves and structures.
• Open and close water valves; services line flow tests and clears blocked service lines.
• Completes various forms, work orders, reports, correspondence, daily worksheets, or other documents.
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE), hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, transit level, specialized equipment, boom truck, portable generator, dump truck, vacuum combination truck, heavy equipment.
• Interact positively with the public and assist and respond to residents' inquiries.
• Reports any safety issues to supervisor, immediately.
• Sweeps and cleans work areas. Ensures equipment is properly maintained, including fuel and oil maintenance.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and notify supervisor of any issues and determine if the equipment needs to go to Fleet for repair.
• Work requires frequent operation of a utility crew truck, both on and off road.
• Work diligently while maintaining safety and quality in all aspects of job performance. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Perform general manual labor work as required.
• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.
• Reviews and interprets GIS data and construction plans.
• Performs manhole, lateral and gravity system visual inspections as well as inspections using specialized equipment.
• Performs installation and testing of water meter and backflow prev enters, troubleshoot and repair of lift station electrical panels.
• May operate a variety of light-duty and heavy-duty equipment, to include Vac-Con truck.
• Performs various general maintenance duties including pressure cleaning, landscaping, and equipment inspections.
• Conducts meter reading and service line flow testing.
• Responds and repairs service leaks and main breaks.
• Performs fire hydrant flow testing, flushing, painting, and inspections. Also installs and repairs force main and gravity mains, manholes, and laterals.
• Performs utility locating via Sunshine 811 one call system, as needed.

• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Skilled in performing heavy manual labor.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, holidays, and 24‑hour stand‑by duty, as required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use the tools and equipment in area of assignment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to all safe working practices including work zone traffic control, highway safety rules and regulations, and taking effective precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents.
• Ability to properly use tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of power tools and heavy equipment, their functions, and capabilities.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing, and prepare reports as required.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to establish and maintain…