Utility Worker I - Engineering - Inflow and Infiltration
Cobb County Government•Cobb County Water System - Engineering Division, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The purpose of this classification is to provide manual labor for and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure. This role involves operating and maintaining various equipment, adhering to safety procedures, and assisting in condition assessments of sewer infrastructure. The position may also require emergency coverage and standby status.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Valid Driver's License preferred
- Must possess and maintain the following certifications within nine months of hire: Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, and Flagger.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Gathers tools and equipment needed to complete work activities.
- Picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies.
- Cleans and washes equipment and tools.
- Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
- Notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements and repairs.
- Operates and maintains a camera, shovels, sharpshooter, probing rod, jet hose, jackhammer, pipe saw, hand saw, chainsaw, pipe cutters, various hand tools, hatchets, machetes, post hole digger, trash pump, hand pump, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
- Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees, other individuals, equipment, and property.
- Flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project or work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public.
- Wears personal protective equipment.
- Provides emergency coverage as directed or required and works on standby status according to established departmental schedules.
- Assists in documenting locations of existing manholes using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.
- Assists in condition assessment of existing sewer infrastructure: takes visual and electronic measurements, performs smoke testing, enters manholes to place and remove flow meters and CCTV equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
