Senior Utility Worker

Utility Worker

While this position is scheduled to close on 08/10/2026, it may close earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications is received. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Under general direction of the Utility Field Supervisor and Superintendent, leads, oversees and participates in the more complex and difficult work of employees responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of city utility lines. Undertakes a variety of maintenance activities pertaining to utilities operations and services; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the advanced journey level class in the Utility Worker series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within the series including, providing lead work in the operations and services of the Utilities department.

Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of employees responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of city utility lines.
• Plan, direct and participate in the repair and maintenance of water and sewer mains and service lines, including repairing leaks, rodding sewer lines, repairing valves, and making water and sewer taps; repair and maintain manholes; locate water and sewer lines.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including proper equipment operations methods, procedures and techniques.
• Supervise the use, care and operation of various light and heavy equipment including welder, backhoe, air hammer, pipe cutters, tapping machine, dump truck, water pump, concrete saw, ventilation blower, smoke blower, air compressor, jet sewer machine, various hand tools and safety equipment.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints; respond to requests from contractors and provide assistance in locating utility lines; provide emergency response to line breaks and other related utility line maintenance problems; investigate complaints related to water or sewer leaks and stoppages.
• Break and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces; excavate and replace concrete, asphalt and blacktop surfaces; dig ditches, backfill trenches and holes; install utility pipes; CCTV sewer and service lines when required.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, tools and equipment needed for maintenance and repair; make minor repairs; report major repair needs to supervisor; set-up traffic flow signs and barricades; vacuum out scum pit; haul sludge from wastewater plant; chlorinate water lines; install new water service line to resident; clean debris from sewer manholes; collects samples, analyze, and interpret results as needed.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• Knowledge of:
  Operations, services and activities of a utility line maintenance program.
• Principles of lead supervision and training.
• Methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of work assigned.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Sewer and water line installation and repair techniques.
• Operations, services and activities of the city.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Safe handling of traffic in a…