Utility Maintenance Worker -II

Job Title

Utility Maintenance Worker 1-II

Utilities

Utility Maintenance Worker III

No CDL - Grade 12 $ 15.47, CDL - Grade 14 $ 16.53

Non-Exempt

Yes/DOT

This classification is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations and/or the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act. As a safety-sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana certification will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

Under general supervision, performs manual and semi-skilled tasks in their assigned Water and/or Sewer Utility System. Work may vary, individual judgment is limited within prescribed standards and procedures.

• Physical demands include bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, reaching, walking on rough or uneven terrain, kneeling, and pulling or lifting up to 60#s (greater with assistance).
• Work is performed in uncontrollable working conditions of inclement weather of heat, cold, dampness, and hazardous chemicals;
• Must possess and maintain ODEQ Class D Water and Wastewater Certificate within one year of employment and maintain such Certification throughout employment;
• Must obtain Oklahoma CDL Class B License within 6 months of employment and maintain such License throughout employment;

• Keeps water Distribution and Sewer systems operating efficiently. Assists in the repair of water and sewer line breaks;
• Maintains, locates, raises to grade, and marks water main valves, assists in valve and water line mapping;
• Relieves sewer line stoppages by operating hydro-flusher to clear pipe of congesting materials;
  Cleans and repairs manholes;
• Inspects taps made by contractor to maintain quality control of the taping processes;
• Repairs and replaces fire hydrants and notifying fire department when fire hydrants are out of service;
• Operates jackhammer, excavates trenches, and installs shoring
• May perform physical labor tasks, shovels, loads and hauls gravel;
• Performs other duties as may be required and deemed necessary.
• Prepares daily log of own activities; work is frequently performed in uncontrollable physical conditions of pollution, heat, cold, noise, and dampness;
• Contact with others is incidental to the performance of duties requiring common courtesy and relaying of information;
• Work performed requires care and use of proper safety equipment and following established safety procedures to prevent injury.

None

• Graduation from High School or its equivalent; PLUS
• One year of progressive work experience, preferably in the operation and maintenance of equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with others;
• Must possess and maintain ODEQ Class D Water and Wastewater Certificate within one year of employment and maintain such Certification throughout employment;
• Must obtain a valid Oklahoma CDL Class B License within 6 months of employment and maintain license throughout employment.

• Troubleshoots minor mechanical equipment problems;
• Troubleshoots and locates causes of water quality complaints;
• Utilizes knowledge of water and sewer line construction and maintenance;
• Performs standby and call back work during off duty hours;
• Follows all applicable safety procedures, uses proper safety equipment, and operates assigned equipment in a safe manner;
• Demonstrates knowledge of safe work practices and procedures;
• Performs other work as directed.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any non-essential job duties

Revised 12/7/2020