Utilities Person II Job Saginaw area,Michigan USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

* Open to SEIU hourly members and the public*

STARTING PAY IS $26.01 (Non-negotiable)

SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.

Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass the process by 70% or better to proceed in the process.

This posting is subject to close after 14 days

This role involves semi-skilled and skilled work in the installation, construction, maintenance and repair of water and sewer systems, performed under general supervision, with lead worker responsibilities.

Install and remove private water and sewer connections, water mains, sewer mains, meter pits, hydrants, valves and water meters.

Repair, clean, and maintain water mains, sewer mains, valves, hydrants, catch basins, private home connections, manholes, sidewalks, stop boxes and related equipment.

Install, repair and remove water meters, turns water services on and off, inspect, repair or replace faulty meters; investigate and report consumer complaints.

Record water meter readings using electronic devices, inspects meters and reports leaks, stopped or defective meters, broken seals or tampering.

Build catch basins, manholes, curbs and sidewalks, including setting forms and mixing, pouring and finishing cement.

Cleans catch basins, sewers and manholes; apply deodorizer, rat poisons and root killer to sewer mains as necessary.

Perform routine checks and maintenance on hydrants and water main valves, ensuring cleanliness and proper operation; record findings on logs and spreadsheets.

May act as a lead workier on a crew while performing a variety of work tasks. Prepares completed work orders and reports to record parts, tool and materials.

Safely operate various vehicles, equipment and power tools to complete repairs and maintenance activities. May operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, loader, hydro-excavator, and sewer cleaning equipment.

Backfill water and sewer excavations with the appropriate materials after maintenance work is complete.

Shut off fire hydrants opened by neighborhood groups during hot weather; sometimes dealing with highly emotional crowds.

Read water and sewer maps and utility prints.

Locate and stake all water and sewer mains, appurtenances using field measurements or electronic devices, following the one call Miss Dig System.

Performs various tasks in the yard and assist in the stockroom as needed

Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of a water and sewer systems to include working with water and sewer connections, water mains, sewer mains, meter pits, fire hydrants and valves used in the water distribution system required.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver License (CDL), Group (A) with air brakes and N endorsement.

Possession of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy S-4 Certification required. Must possess the ability to obtain a S-3 Certification within two (2) testing cycles.

Knowledge of basic construction, repair, and maintenance methods, procedures, tools, equipment, and materials.

Knowledge of safe work practices under hazardous conditions such as confined space entry and working in the public right-of-way.

Ability to read, interpret,…