Utility Worker

Utility Worker IIA Utility Worker II works under general direction within a framework of established procedures and is expected to perform a wide variety of skilled, semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and alteration tasks. Judgment and initiative are required in making decisions in accordance with established guidelines.Examples of Duties:Conducts construction, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater lines and equipment including valves, fittings, and taps.Conducts new construction and installation of water and wastewater lines and equipment.Conducts basic maintenance, lubrication, and repair of equipment and facilities; responsible for operating various vehicles and equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, and frontend loaders.Conducts the maintenance, repair, and construction of plant and facilities; operates various hand and power tools and equipment to service or maintain city facilities or grounds.Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to the classes. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must be able to operate and care for equipment, e.g. hand and power tools.Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in performing tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities; perform heavy physical labor; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of assigned duties: estimate materials and labor needs.Must be able to analyze and evaluate situations and using independent judgment and initiative in taking effective action.Must be skilled in safe work practices and the use of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in sewer and water lines maintenance.Physical Demands:Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects, and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Unavoidable hazards: Work is performed primarily outdoors. Employees in this position are often working on public roadways, exposed to traffic hazards, sometimes at night or in inclement weather. Additional job site conditions include exposure to open trenches, sewage, various chemicals, and dust or pollen. The employee may also be exposed to hazards such as dampness, direct sunlight, machinery or its moving parts, chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, or similar solutions, insect stings, liquid chemicals, and noisy work area. Some sites may be in remote locations, requiring employee to walk over rough terrain. The employee is frequently exposed to noxious odors, chemical fumes, and liquid solvents. Safety of Others: Requires considerable responsibility for the safety and health of self and others and/or continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.Typical Qualifications:Education Requirements: Requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in utilities maintenance and repair or closely related training. Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Required Must be able to obtain a valid Class B CDL license including General Knowledge, Tanker, and Air Brakes within the first 6 months following employment. Must be able to obtain the following certifications within the first 3 years following employment: Water Distribution, Water Production, Water Treatment, Wastewater Collection, and Wastewater Treatment. Experience Requirements: Requires six months' experience in water or wastewater repair and maintenance or closely related experience.