(LKU2)-Utility Worker II-Leaks

General Responsibilities

Install and maintain water mains, valves, services, meter boxes, vaults, loops, fire hydrants, etc., with maximum efficiency and safety for the general public.

Serve in a lead role when working with Utility Worker I regarding efficient location and maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

• Locate leaks and lines accurately to minimize unnecessary excavation and repair costs.
• Train new employees as needed.
• Operate equipment such as pumps, pipe-cutting hand tools, air compressors and radio, including heavy equipment as needed.
• Repair leaks on mains, replace curb stops and copper installations, and repair sleeves and split sleeves.
• Install bracing, blocking and strap fittings, pipes, valves, cut and cap mains.
• Calculate the requirements and requisition concrete, road gravel, fill sand and asphalt.
• Flush mains and service lines after water mains have been installed or repaired.

Essential Job Functions Con't

• Maintain and replace fire hydrants, notify the supervisor of fire hydrant part changes and meet with Fire Department officials when needed.
• Replace and restore paving, concrete and landscaping.
• Read and use maps to locate lines and valves to shut off the water as needed
• Replace and repair service lines and install and replace meter boxes as needed
• Communicate with customers by providing excellent customer service while performing duties.
• Track leak order tickets, reactivate service, and perform disconnect for non-payment.
• Perform disconnect for non-payment and reactivate services.
• Maintain traffic control in the work area using flags to ensure a safe working environment.

Essential Job Functions Con't

• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety policies and procedures when driving company vehicles
• Work an on-call rotating schedule outside the regular schedule on a rotating basis.
• Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Valid Alabama Drivers License

Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) class A required

Grade I Water Certification (preferred

Experience

Supervision

NONE

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
• Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal parameters
• Ability to move about
• Ability to lift 100 pounds

Work Environment

• Loud noise; work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot / cold / wet weather conditions
• Work in proximity to operating machinery, traffic, and rural / wooded areas to locate valves
• Confined spaces
3 days ago