Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker (Water Distribution)

City of Sacramento (CA)•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker position in the Water Distribution Division plays an important role in delivering safe drinking water to the City of Sacramento residents. This position carries out a variety of duties within the six water distribution sections: Water Quality, Repairs and Leak Detection, Taps and Hydrant Shop, Water Meter Shop, and Construction. This position requires working in a variety of weather conditions and environments. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have experience with water distribution systems related to construction, installation, and/or repair. The candidate will be able to perform manual labor over extended periods of time in a wide range of construction and maintenance activities, using standard methods and equipment. The ideal candidate will be able to work and communicate effectively with Utilities customers, other City employees, contractors, and the general public. To perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems and assets, including, but not limited to, levees, waterways, detention basins; maintenance holes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level class in the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Services series. Incumbents of this class perform a wide range of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks, which encompass various levels of labor skills. Positions assigned to this class perform with greater independence and discretion as knowledge and abilities are acquired. This class is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Utilities Operations and Maintenance Leadworker in that the latter performs more complex work and provides lead guidance and direction. The Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker is distinguished from the lower class of Utilities Operations & Maintenance Serviceworker Apprentice which is the training level classification in the Utilities Operations and Maintenance series. Positions may be flexibly staffed and filled from the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker Apprentice class. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General Supervision is provided by a Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor. Technical supervision is provided by Utilities Operations and Maintenance Leadworkers.The following duties are typical for this classification. Depending on appointment, incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and may be required to perform related duties as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems.
Knowledge of: Regulatory Standards for Water, Wastewater or Drainage as specified through American Water Works Association (AWWA), California Water Environmental Association (CWEA), and American Public Works Association (APWA) based on assignment.
Knowledge of: Safe and efficient work practices.
Knowledge of: City geography and the municipal street system.
Knowledge of: Modern office equipment such as personal or laptop computers.
Ability to: Perform heavy, manual labor over extended periods of time.
Ability to: Perform a wide range of construction and maintenance activities, using standard methods and equipment.
Ability to: Work effectively with Utilities customers, other City employees, contractors, and the general public.
Ability to: Safely and efficiently use hand and power tools.
Ability to: Safely and efficiently operate heavy construction and repair equipment.
Ability to: Respond to emergencies as required.
Ability to: Recognize and deal with hazards encountered in the course of work.
Ability to: Read, interpret, and understand blueprints and construction drawings.
Ability to: Modify as-built maps as necessary.
Ability to: Perform computer operations and specialized business applications.
Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Experience: Two years of work experience in the installation, construction, and/or repair of: water distribution, sewer, drainage collection, or waterway systems.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of a valid California Class B Driver Permit is required as a condition of continued employment within ninety (90) days after appointment. Possession of a valid Class B Driver License, with appropriate endorsements, is required by the end of the probationary period.
Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements is required by the end of the probationary period for some assignments.
For assignments in Water Distribution: Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade I or higher Certificate issued by the State of California is required by the end of the employee's probation period.
If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such assignments, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.
Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Collection Systems Maintenance Grade I or higher Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Install, remove and repair large and small water, wastewater, and drainage services.
Cut, fit, lay, repair, clean, and flush water, sewer, and drainage mains, valves, and hydrants.
Spray for weed control, clean, and otherwise maintain canals, drainage ditches, and levees using hand and/or power tools.
Operate large trucks and construction equipment such as loaders, backhoes, excavators, vacuum machines, compressors, cranes, hoists, slope mowers, and terra tracs.
Operate a truck; perform minor servicing to truck and report mechanical or other problems; keep truck clean, serviceable, and stocked with supplies and materials.
Installation, maintenance and repair of meters and meter reading devices; disassemble, clean, inspect, and replace worn parts, reassemble, and test for accuracy and leaks.
Assist in the fabrication and repair of water, sewer, and drainage system parts and equipment such as pipefittings, valves, pumps, small engines, and a variety of tools used in water, sewer, and drainage construction and maintenance.
Operate a rodding machine and truck, hydraulic equipment, high pressure combination cleaner and closed-circuit camera equipment in preventive maintenance and emergency cleaning of sanitary sewers and storm drains.
Locate, excavate, tap, and repair water lines, sewer lines, and storm drain facilities.
Install barricades and route traffic in a safe manner.
Build, raise, lower, and repair maintenance holes and water meter boxes.
Operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete.
Operate and maintain a variety of pipe cleaning, inspection, and maintenance equipment including video, air and smoke test, vapor rooter and pest control equipment.
Maintain an inventory of parts, supplies, and safety equipment used by field construction and maintenance crews.
Check and update as-built drawings and maps.
Maintain routine records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Operate modern office equipment, including personal or laptop computers.
Provide information to interested citizens and ensure the safety of the public in performing water, sewer, and drainage maintenance.
Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
Performs other related duties as assigned; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.