Utility Services Worker I

City of Las Cruces•Las Cruces, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled activities as part of a crew to construct, maintain, and repair the Las Cruces Utility (LCU) owned systems. This position functions 95% outside in all types of weather conditions and involves exposure to gas fumes, fire and mechanical hazards, explosive hazards, traffic, dust, and noise. The role requires heavy physical work, including frequent sitting, bending, stooping, and crouching, walking up to five miles per day, and lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. The position also requires responding to emergency situations, interacting with customers, and maintaining regular attendance. This is a full-time, represented, non-exempt position graded at BC08, primarily within the Gas & Energy Line Maintenance section of the Utilities Department, but may be used to fill other vacancies across departments. The position is subject to drug testing.

Requirements

No specific educational requirement.
Two (2) years of experience as a laborer or construction helper.
Six (6) months of work experience in natural gas, water, or sewer systems or working on LCU Utility systems.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must obtain a Valid Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire.
Must obtain NMDOT Traffic Control Technician certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Must have an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.
Ability to work in confined spaces, use and wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment, and pass an annual confined space physical.
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and procedures involved in effective installation, maintenance, and repair of gas, water, and sewer lines and services.
Knowledge of safe and effective use of related supplies, materials, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of principles, techniques, and practices of effective and respectful customer service.
Knowledge of occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices.
Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
Knowledge of business and personal computers and standard business software applications.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy.
Ability to adhere to all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
Ability to safely operate associated hand and power tools, equipment, and motor vehicles.
Ability to navigate across even and uneven surfaces.
Ability to follow established procedures, guidelines, oral and written instructions.
Ability to read, understand, and comply with a variety of specifications, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to use sound judgment in decision making with routine operations.
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to operate a two-way communication device.
Ability to compile applicable information, maintain accurate records, and review documents.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Skills in efficient and effective use of related equipment, tools, and techniques.
Skills in maintaining complete and accurate records.
Skills in performing basic reading, writing, and mathematical calculations.
Skills in using independent judgment and personal initiative.
Skills in preventing body contact with soil in grinding, buffing, and welding.
Skills in operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software.
Skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the operation of light equipment may be desired.
A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Class A commercial driver’s license may be preferred.

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, and repairs gas, water, and sewer systems.
Fuses poly pipe and glues PVC and ABS plastic pipe.
Installs anode and isolation fittings.
Operates various testing equipment, gas leak detection equipment, and pipe locating equipment, including LCU Utility line locating equipment.
Operates light equipment and performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
Provides assistance in locating gas mains and LCU Utility utility lines.
Installs cathodic protection on steel gas lines.
Participates with work crews in the installation and maintenance of water, sewer, and gas distribution and transmission facilities.
Provides assistance to equipment operators by digging or spotting during excavation to cover or uncover LCU utility lines.
Participates in the fabrication of steel welding projects by buffing and grinding on low pressure and high pressure gas systems, water systems, and sewer systems.
Provides documentation of work orders, maps, and cards.