Maintenance Worker I - Water or Utility Worker - Water, DOQ

Maintenance Worker I - Water

Supports the water crew as laborer and equipment operator. Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment such as a pick-up truck, compressor, excavator, backhoe, loader and safety equipment. Performs excavation of holes and trenches up to 12 feet deep. Installs and repairs water service lines, fire hydrants, fire lines, meters and meter chambers, water mains and main line valves. Installs and maintains sewer lines and manholes. Installs, cleans and repairs stormwater catch basins and manholes. Works closely with contractors and engineers on water and sewer projects. Assists with meter installations and main line connections to the water system. Removes and replaces asphalt or concrete in construction excavation of water mains or services. Performs regularly scheduled maintenance tasks including main line valve exercising, line flushing, pressure regulating valve maintenance and meter repairs. Performs excellent internal and external customer service. Interacts with the public to answer questions, provide assistance. Adheres to established safety procedures and utilizes safety equipment as required. Controls traffic around work sites including flagging and assembly and set up of traffic control devices such as barricades, cones and flag stands. Monitors and maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment. Performs clean up tasks throughout shift. Ensures compliance with instructions, policies, specifications, procedures and legal requirements.

Other job functions:

• Locates water and sewer utilities for construction activities, as requested.
• May be temporarily assigned to other divisions as needed for support including but not limited to snow plowing, sanding and de-icing application.
• Perform other duties as needed or directed.

Utility Worker - Water

Responsible for a wide-variety of labor duties in a safe and efficient manner ranging from extended physical exertion to semi-skilled tasks requiring manipulative skills. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and hand and power tools, including but not limited to an eductor truck, pick-up truck, boom truck, dump truck, excavator, grader, backhoe, loader, roto hammer, jack hammer, tapping machine, torque wrench, power cutoff saw, compactor, gas-powered water pump, and air compressor varying in frequency depending upon the season, maintenance program, climatic conditions or the Cities and customers' needs. Adheres to established safety procedures and utilizes safety equipment including gas monitors, tripods, harnesses and blowers for confined space entry. Performs excavation of holes and trenches up to 12 feet deep, installation and repair of water service lines, fire hydrants, fire lines, meters and meter chambers and water mains and main line valves. Works closely with contractors and engineers on utility projects. Assists with meter installations and main line connections to the water system. Removes and replaces asphalt and concrete during construction excavation of water mains or services. Performs regularly schedule maintenance tasks including main line valve exercising, line flushing, pressure regulating valve maintenance and meter repairs. Controls traffic around construction sites including assembling and set up of traffic control devices such as barricades, cones and flag stands. Locates water and sewer utilities as requested for construction activities. Documents, and maintains complete and concise records of, maintenance and repairs. Maintains a clean work environment. Performs clean up tasks throughout shift.

Other job functions:

• May serve on rotating standby or "on-call" duty 24-hours per day for seven days per week.
• Assists with training of other less experienced employees, as assigned.
• May be temporarily assigned to other divisions as needed for support including but not limited to snow plowing, sanding, de-icing application and concrete work.
• Performs other duties as needed or directed.