Utility Worker

Basic Qualifications

Possess a valid driver's license

High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, farm machinery, pumps and equipment used in and around water systems

Familiarity with hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, structures, and buildings

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on equipment, have vision sufficient to read blueprints; have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour shift must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, climb and work off of a ladder or scaffold; use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; carry a 50-pound toolbox up a flight of stairs; work in confined spaces and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Responsibilities : General Statement

Performs a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of water distribution and production systems on an assigned shift. This is an entry level position that does not require any water certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on water production and / or distribution system

Installs operates and repairs water distribution and collection systems including mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water valves, PRV's and water meters

Reads and monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

Starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow

Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, pumps, tools, and other stationery and portable equipment

Performs routine inspection of vehicles and equipment; performs minor maintenance and lubrication of machinery such as changing oil and greasing equipment

Maintains grounds and buildings : cuts weeds, trims trees and bushes, rakes leaves, picks up trash, sweeps and cleans

Operates and maintains vehicles, equipment and tools required to load, unload, haul, and spread sand, gravel, dirt and digs and refills ditches and trenches

Carries or holds materials, supplies, and tools to assist operations and maintenance personnel

Maintains records to accurately reflect pump hours, gallons pumping rate, gallons of chemical applied, kilowatt hours and facility appearance

Reads and records water meter readings accurately

Works safely and adheres to established safety procedures

Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, include being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner.

Understands and carries out oral and written directions

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during work

Performs other duties as required