Utility Service Worker

Utility Service Worker

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Public Works Director, the Utility Service Worker performs a variety of maintenance, construction, repairs of water and sewer lines and equipment within the Underground Utilities Division. This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, ice storm, etc.)

or other conditions (natural or manmade).

Essential Duties

• Opens and closes trenches.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on sewer mains, manholes, valves, hydrants, broken water lines and force mains.
• Operates various equipment such as a boring (mole) machine to install water services.
• Drives a service/crew truck as needed to perform assigned duties.
• Restores the ground around roadways and rights-of-way to their original condition by back filling, replacing sod, etc.
• Operates tamping and compaction equipment to compact backfill.
• Keeps job site clean and vehicles/equipment in good working order.
• Obtains supplies from the warehouse and keeps the work truck stocked with required supplies.
• Assists in traffic control around job sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work during inclement weather conditions.
• Ability and desire to comply with all City safety policies and programs in the performance of their work to include, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, tools and facilities.
• Ability to work from blueprints, rough sketches and maps.
• Ability to understand, follow and communicate in writing.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor (digging, lifting, etc.) for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools of one or more of the masonry and pavement trades.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards in the work involved and take precautionary methods to protect oneself and others.
• Basic knowledge of DOT specifications and other regulations pertaining to this trade.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required.
• One (1) year of maintenance or construction experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License

A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally
  - Lift/Carry: 25+ lbs., Push/Pull: 26+ lbs., Climb, Crawl, Sit.
• Frequently
  - Twist/Turn, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Drive.
• Constantly
  - Lift/Carry: 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less. Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Stand, Walk.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.
• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment).
• This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.

Disclaimer

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative/Action Employer.