Public Service Worker

City of Blaine•Blaine, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating light and heavy equipment on project sites in an assigned department. Responsibilities may include providing work direction to labor support; regularly performing basic heavy equipment operation; performing tasks associated with assigned projects such as water/wastewater/stormwater system repairs, inspecting all water/wastewater/stormwater system equipment and materials, taking drinking water samples and snow removal. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides skilled assistance in the maintenance and monitoring activities of the City’s water, wastewater, and stormwater systems and equipment, which includes: locating lines and performing visual inspections of sewer and storm sewer system; utilizing CCTV equipment; cleaning sewer and storm sewer lines, repairing and maintaining water distribution pipes, valves, meters, hydrants and other related equipment; and performing flushing operations. Performs field lab review and sample collection. Records information in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Collects, prepares and enters system, water quality, and related data; compiles and prepares reports; and maintains records, files and work-related documentation. Performs related support functions, which includes: plowing snow; responding to customer inquiries; and monitoring inventory. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
One year maintenance and equipment operation or related experience.
Current Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Class D water certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
Knowledge of maintenance, repair and installation procedures and processes.
Knowledge of equipment operating and maintenance procedures and processes.
Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures and processes.
Knowledge of safe work practices.
Knowledge of computers and applicable software applications.
Ability to operate applicable tools and equipment.
Ability to perform repairs and inspections.
Ability to monitor and replenish inventory.
Ability to perform sampling procedures and processes.
Ability to operate computers and applicable software applications.
Ability to follow customer service procedures and processes.
Applying communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in operation of trucks and light equipment.
Two years’ experience in a municipal utilities department.
Class SD certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
Ability to obtain certifications as required by supervisor.

Responsibilities

Operating light and heavy equipment on project sites.
Providing work direction to labor support.
Performing basic heavy equipment operation.
Performing tasks associated with assigned projects such as water/wastewater/stormwater system repairs.
Inspecting all water/wastewater/stormwater system equipment and materials.
Taking drinking water samples.
Performing snow removal.
Locating lines and performing visual inspections of sewer and storm sewer system.
Utilizing CCTV equipment.
Cleaning sewer and storm sewer lines.
Repairing and maintaining water distribution pipes, valves, meters, hydrants and other related equipment.
Performing flushing operations.
Performing field lab review and sample collection.
Recording information in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Collecting, preparing and entering system, water quality, and related data.
Compiling and preparing reports.
Maintaining records, files and work-related documentation.
Responding to customer inquiries.
Monitoring inventory.