Utility Maintenance Worker I/II - Public Works

City of Lancaster•Lancaster, CA

5h•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

A Utility Maintenance Worker I/II performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of sewer, reclaimed water, and drainage systems facilities. The Utility Maintenance Worker I is an entry-level position working under immediate supervision, learning job tasks and progressing to general supervision. It is distinguished from the II level by performing fewer duties. The Utility Maintenance Worker II is the journey-level class, capable of performing the full range of duties and leading specific projects with occasional assistance. Positions in this class are typically filled by employees advancing from the Utility Maintenance Worker I level.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year of experience in field construction and maintenance work.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required; a DOT Class B California driver’s license with tanker endorsement must be obtained by the end of the 6th month probationary period.
Knowledge of uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment; City policies, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of work safety; basic computer skills.
Ability to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of utility construction and maintenance activities; perform heavy manual labor; on a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain job to others; be on-call outside of regular work schedule, as assigned.
Possession of a CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade I certificate or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire. (For Utility Maintenance Worker I)
Knowledge of methods, techniques, tools, and operating characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of sewer/reclaimed water systems facilities. (For Utility Maintenance Worker II)
Ability to independently perform routine semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of sewer/drainage/recycled water systems facilities. (For Utility Maintenance Worker II)
Possession of a CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade II certificate. (For Utility Maintenance Worker II)

Responsibilities

Install, repair, upgrade, and/or replace manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters, and meter vaults.
Exercise valves according to preventive maintenance schedules and test water volume and pressure.
Excavate concrete, pavement, and dirt and set up concrete forms as necessary, and backfill open trenches and complete surfaces “to finish” as appropriate.
Set up traffic control for work sites, including cones, signs, and barricades; and direct traffic around work sites.
Operate leak detection and pipe location equipment relative to excavation, tapping, and repairing mains and lines/inspect and assess leaks.
Operate a variety of equipment including large trucks and medium-sized construction equipment, such as vactors, rodders, CCTV, loaders, backhoes, trenching machines, and compressors, as well as pipe threaders, sandblasters, and concrete saws.
Read and replace water meters and related mechanisms, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, replacement, and testing of parts; maintain related records; prepare water service for use including installation of water meters and backflow prevention devices.
Read and understand sewer/drainage/recycled water system maps, pipeline drawings, and blueprints, including Underground Service Alert markings and identification.
Transport construction equipment to and from work sites; perform routine preventive maintenance on tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the work; stock vehicles with an adequate supply of tools and equipment.
Conduct limited technical inspections of sewer/drainage/recycled water system improvements performed by private contractors; perform water disinfecting, sampling, and testing in the field; inspect and replace disinfection equipment.
Keep records related to work, materials, and maintenance activities, including confined space entry; may use a computer to enter and retrieve information related to work assignments and recordkeeping.
Excavate, inspect, flush, clean and repair sewer, reclaimed water, drainage mains, lines, and laterals; clean and maintain sewer, reclaimed water, and drainage structures; maintain booster pumping station, sewage lift station, and stormwater pump stations.
Notify customers of water shutdowns and investigate and resolve related problems within the scope of responsibility.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.