Utility Maintenance Worker

City of Washington•City of Washington, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of water and sewer distribution and collection system including taps, hydrant valves and utility lines. Locates utility locates for the Water and Sewer Division. Work involves using a variety of tools and light equipment to build, repair and replace sections of water and sewer lines and to unstop clogged sewers.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to four years' general construction or maintenance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid N.C. driver's license and acceptable driving record
Knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
Knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to operations of motorized equipment.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate construction tools.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Responsibilities

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled trades work in the construction, replacement and repair of water and sewer lines.
Performs maintenance on hydrants and assists in meter changeouts.
Performs utility locates, reads maps and completes locate orders from ULOCO.
Cleans stopped sewer lines with pressurized hoses, rakes, and shovels.
Assists with traffic control.
Uses shovels to finish grading trenches for construction of water and sewer lines; fits pipe; uses hand tools and operates equipment to back fill trenches.
Performs minor preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Performs and assists with making water and sewer taps, installing fire hydrants and installing and replacing water meters.
Operates ¾ ton truck; operates light construction equipment such as tampers, jackhammers, air compressors, boring tools, tapping machines, etc.
Obtains parts and supplies and transports.
Work also involves mowing and other grounds and facilities maintenance around utility facilities and rights-of-way.
Records work and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.