Utility Maintenance Worker 1

Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technician General Purpose: Under various supervision, performs skilled cleaning, repair, inspection, and maintenance work of the City's water, sewer system and pump stations; operates a variety of equipment in the construction, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water and wastewater facilities and systems; and maintains and repairs the water and treatment plant facility and fixtures as needed/required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: In area of assignment: Wastewater: Performs sewer line, pump station, and point repair and maintenance including cleaning and root cut with the Jet-Vac truck; operates a variety of equipment and machinery in performing tasks; completes work zone safety form and ensure safety of crew and integrity of repairs; troubleshoots, cleans, repairs, and replaces vacuum pumps, plumbing, probes, floats, and water separators; changes pump seals; removes pump impeller obstructions; vacuums wet wells; and troubleshoots and repairs the electrical systems. Troubleshoots and repairs facility equipment including electrical wiring of out buildings; repairs or replaces a variety of equipment including grit collector chains, sprockets, aerator discs, drive belts, filter presses, belts, power cylinders, pumps, gear boxes, seals; and check and shut off valves; overhauls pressure regulators, air compressors, sludge umps, power washer pumps and valves; changes the oil and greases equipment; and repairs and replaces electrical wiring on equipment as needed. Repairs manholes; replaces damaged lids, frames, metal and concrete rings and seals with pressure grout; raises manholes to grade; conducts televising with push camera of sewer mains for obstructions and damage; digs ditches; constructs safety shoring to repair sewer mains; and repairs service lines and reconnects to the sewer main. Monitors creeks and streams for pollution and dumping; and performs fence and gate repairs as needed; assists the Engineering Department on sewer line installation and inspection; assists contractors with troubleshooting and repairs of facility and pump stations; and assists with large scale sewer televising operations; repairs and constructs concrete encasements around sewer main in the creeks; rip-rap creeks to protect encasements; sets up forms and puts down rock; pours concrete for driveways and sidewalks; monitors sewer flow and downloads data logs on laptop computer; Water: Repairs water breaks; performs water taps; digs up and replaces water pits; and lays sod for water breaks. Performs turn off and turn on of customer's water; responds and replies to customer complaints and concerns; and locates water utilities and lines for customer requests. Takes water samples from several areas in the City and forwards to the State; tests water meters for customers; exercise water main valves; inspects fire hydrants to ensure they are working properly; and inspects and cleans pump stations. Customer service job duties... Trains new employees as needed; and inspects and cleans all water division properties. Customer Service: Locates and reads water meters on an assigned route and records and logs readings Checks consistency of meter readings and reports unusual cases Processes and performs delinquent water shut off and turn on; responds to and assists customers with questions and concerns and issues All: Conducts minor vehicle repairs; responds and troubleshoots odor calls from residents; installs and repairs facility water lines (fresh and effluent); repairs facility fixtures, toilets, urinals, sinks, and lighting; marks sewer and water lines for Missouri One Call; performs other minor facility upkeep and repairs such as painting and fiberglass repair; and maintains all equipment, small engine repairs, tune-ups, oil and filter changes. Plows snow and puts down salt and sand around stations and facilities as needed during the winter months; mows, weeds, trims trees and performs tree removal around grounds, facilities, and fire hydrants; and unloads heavy parts and materials needed at the facility. Assists the Foreman with budget information, vendor demonstrations; and assists other municipalities in emergency repairs, pump station and culverts repairs and maintenance. Supports the relationship between the City of Belton and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; and performs related duties as required or assigned. Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices. Minimum Qualifications: Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of water/wastewater projects. EPA, DNR, APWA, and WEF materials, manuals, technical drawings and blueprints, local building codes and repair manuals. Mathematics, hydraulics, statistics, and engineering principles. The operation of a variety of equipment and tools used in water/wastewater maintenance and repair. Structure, organization and inter-relationships of city departments, agencies, and related governmental agencies and offices affecting assigned functions. Effective communication principles and practices. Basic records management methods and techniques. Project management practices and techniques. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases. Required Skill In: Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public. Performing technical work, maintenance and repairs of complex water/wastewater equipment. Safe operation of various construction equipment and hand tools associated with water/wastewater maintenance and repair functions and excavation equipment. Interpreting codes, ordinances and policies. Reviewing, reading, analyzing, and interpreting equipment repair and maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings. Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Establishing, tracking and maintaining accurate files and records. Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication. Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED. 6 months of experience in the operation and maintenance of water systems that includes the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment related to water maintenance, repair, and construction work. Possession of a valid Class B State Commercial Drivers License with air brakes within six months of hire; Possession of Traffic Control Certificate within six months of hire Possession of Flagger Training within 6 months of hire Required Equipment Operations Ability: Automobile Pick-up Truck Physical Requirements: Work is generally performed in water/wastewater facility with the majority of work being performed in the field; regularly is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds. Regularly is exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease when working at or conducting on-site inspections of water and wastewater infrastructure construction, maintenance and repair projects and other related duties.