Maintenance/Emergency Repair Utility Worker III - DPW, Utilities, Maintenance Division

Howard County (MD)•Columbia, MD

39d

About The Position

This is a skilled position performing various laboring and equipment operations functions. Work includes performing skilled duties involving the use of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment. Work may include assisting in the instruction and direction of subordinate crew members as assigned by the crew leader. Work includes tasks needed in the construction, operation and maintenance of the public works water and sewer systems including mains, manholes, valves, fire hydrants and other appurtenances depending on the Division to which the employee is assigned. Work is performed with general supervision from a crew leader or technical superior. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines. The work includes limited contact with the public to answer routine inquiries or respond to complaints. CLASS DESCRIPTION: This is skilled manual work performing various laboring operations. Work includes performing skilled duties involving the use of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment. Work may include assisting in the instruction and direction of subordinate crew members as assigned by the crew leader. Work includes tasks needed in the construction, operation and maintenance of public works facilities in the unit to which the employee is assigned. Work is performed with general supervision from a crew leader or technical superior. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines. The work includes limited contacts with the public to answer routine inquiries or respond to complaints

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform skilled manual work in laboring operations and 2 years of experience in general laboring or public works maintenance and construction activities, which included the use of hand and power tools.
Class A, or A Restricted, Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one within 6-months of hire date.
Confined Space Training Certification, when required by work assignment.
Maryland State DOT certified Flagging Card.
Water and Sewer Operators License, possession of such licensure within time limits specified by the County.
HazMat 40 hour training Certification, with 8 hour annual recertification, when required by work assignment.
Annual Medical Certification, when required by work assignment.
Annual SCBA Training Certification, including fit test, when required by work assignment.
OSHA/MOSHA Annual Training Certification.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, methods, techniques, hazards and safety rules and regulations of laboring and motor equipment operations and activities as they relate to heavy construction and maintenance work for water and sewer facilities and meter installations and repairs.
Considerable knowledge of the geography of the County.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and supplies used in heavy construction and maintenance work.
Knowledge of the functions, operation, and routine care and maintenance of a variety of wheeled and tracked motorized equipment both on and off the highway.
Skill in the safe and efficient operation of heavy and/or complex motor equipment and tools.
Skill in the efficient use and care of mechanical equipment, manual tools and power tools.
Ability to service wheeled and tracked motor equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, directions, and traffic signals.
Ability to maintain records and complete reports of activities.
Ability to perform heavy labor for prolonged periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to direct the activities of a laboring or motor equipment operation crew.
Ability to work overtime under emergency conditions or as circumstances warrant.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, coworkers and supervisors.
Ability to direct the activities of a laboring or motorized equipment operations crew.
Ability to learn safe and correct work procedures.

Responsibilities

Drive a dump truck with/without a trailer for hauling sand, stone, pipe, backhoe and other materials to/from construction projects. All bulk materials will be removed or brought in by truck.
Load and unload a backhoe for delivery to and return from job site for various construction projects.
Operates a backhoe or other heavy construction equipment under supervision.
Work with a construction crew on water and sewer installations and repairs
Operates a sewer jet truck in the routine maintenance and emergency relief of sanitary sewers and house connections.
Operates a sewer vactor unit for cleaning wet wells, storm drains, and manholes.
Inspects sanitary sewer manholes and pipelines for condition and flow characteristics.
Inspects and maintains utility right of way for access and maintenance.
Carries all hand tools necessary to open manholes
Updates sewer records with results of findings and assists repair crews.
Reads residential and commercial water meters for billing and maintenance activities.
Performs new meter installations.
Performs meter repairs both inside buildings/homes and outside in pits.
Performs high usage meter investigations.
Troubleshoots and resolves various pressure and flow related inquires and complaints
Marks locations of water/sewer house connections and mains in accordance with calls from the Maryland "One Call" Center. This program, also known as "Miss Utility", is required under Maryland State Law.
Operates M-scope or other radio locating device when needed to accomplish the location of water/sewer lines.
Act as construction crew leader in the absence of the Utility IV.
Reads blueprints and contract maps.
Performs inspections and safety checks of equipment and vehicles; performs routine and preventive maintenance to heavy equipment and other mechanical systems.
Observes instruments while vehicle is in operation; takes routine corrective action if malfunction is noted; inspects vehicle for loose parts, damaged or worn tires and other items affecting safe equipment operation and reports items to supervisor.
Assists in various construction activities at sites performing manual labor, and using hand/power tools, motorized equipment and heavy mobile equipment.
Maintains various logs and other operating records documenting assigned tasks and maintenance.
Perform crew leader functions, as assigned.
Trains subordinate crew members in equipment operations, in trade practices and care and use of tools and materials.
This position is considered emergency essential, and as such, the incumbent may be required to report for regular work shift during inclement weather or when an emergency situation arises.
This position will be assigned stand-by status on a rotational basis.
Perform overtime work and may perform on-call services.
May perform duties of a Utility Worker II.