Utility Worker I - Swing Shift

Cobb County Government•Cobb County Water Operations, GA

About The Position

Provides manual labor for and repairs water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure. This position works the swing shift in Zone 3, Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The role installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces water and sewer lines and related components; performs construction and maintenance labor; supports infrastructure inspection and condition assessment; and follows safety procedures. Emergency coverage and standby duty may be required. Other related duties are assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must obtain and maintain Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, and Flagger certifications within nine months of hire.
Ability to perform heavy physical work involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects weighing 20–50 pounds, with occasional handling of objects up to 100 pounds.
Some tasks require perceiving and distinguishing colors or shades, odors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals; some require oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, or a related field.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, and replace water and sewer lines and related system components, including service lines, repair fittings, sewer taps, manholes, and valve boxes.
Locate manholes, service connections, valves, and other utilities; assist with new sewer tap installation; inspect infrastructure and diagnose leaks, blockages, and other problems.
Clear debris and obstructions from manholes, water and sewer lines, sewer stream crossings, easements, and valve boxes; excavate around infrastructure; clean lines and manholes; and replace sewer rings and lids.
Gather, transport, clean, and maintain tools, equipment, materials, and supplies; perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs; and notify the supervisor of equipment replacement or repair needs.
Saw cut driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and roads during repair work and help prepare and restore affected landscapes and properties, including installing sod or applying seed, hay, pine straw, and lime.
Operate and maintain tools and equipment needed for assigned work.
Follow safety procedures, monitor work areas and safety equipment, wear personal protective equipment, and flag and direct traffic and place work-site markers, signs, and cones.
Provide emergency coverage as directed or required and work standby according to departmental schedules.
Assist equipment operators with site preparation and operation of jet-vac equipment and perform related manual labor.
Assist in documenting existing manhole locations using GPS equipment.
Assist with sewer infrastructure condition assessments by taking visual and electronic measurements, performing smoke testing, and entering manholes to place and remove flow meters and CCTV equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.