Utility Maintenance Worker

Utility Maintenance Worker

Job Title:

Utility Maintenance Worker

Department:
Water Department

Immediate Supervisor:
Water Department Superintendent

Salary: $24.38-$25.65

Location:

Rhinelander, WI

The Utility Maintenance Worker will routinely operate and perform maintenance upon the water distribution, sanitary and storm water collection systems. This employee will work both independently or as part of a crew to complete assigned work tasks. This employee shall work rotating weekend shifts as per the agreed work schedule.

• Operate heavy equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, jetter, vac truck and other machinery in a safe and effective manner.

• Operate computer and office equipment as required to receive and document utility activities.

• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks; responsible for preventative maintenance duties including lubrication and inspection of mechanical equipment; cleaning and installation of underground piping, valves, manholes and equipment to maintain proper operating conditions.

• Perform "Diggers Hotline" requests.

• Properly locate, document and accurately record utility construction and other activities.

• Maintain utility buildings, structures and grounds.

• Perform other utility duties or maintenance as directed by the Water Superintendent or designated Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to obtain CDL licenses "B, C, D and N" within 12 months from date of employment.

• Shall be a licensed water operator or qualified to become one within 12 months from the date of employment.

Physical and Environmental Factors:
• Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for heavy work.

• Must have the ability to work in an outside environment containing dust, snow, rain and ice.

• This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 70 pounds of force frequently

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of the operation of backhoes, front-end loaders, vac truck, dump trucks, thawing equipment and other routinely used utility equipment items.

• Knowledge of required equipment operational safety, and, experience in equipment cleaning and maintenance.

• Knowledge in the operation, construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of water distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer collection systems.

• Knowledge of installing, testing, reading and repairing water meters.

• Knowledge of electrical and other equipment used for thawing frozen portions of the utility systems.

• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team successfully.

• Ability to read and write to record routine utility activities and records.

• Ability to work with the public and outside contractors in manner that represents City favorably.

• Ability to observe, adapt and react effectively in emergency situations.

• Ability to make joints of various types, drilling and tapping mains and installing any of the appurtenances of the water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utility systems.

• Ability to adapt to periodic assignment to other tasks within the department and relating to other City departments.

• Ability to work designated hours of the position, to include rotating weekend shifts