Utility Worker II/III

City of Fortuna•Fortuna, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker II/III are non-management positions in the Utility Worker class series and are performed under the general direction of the Lead Utility Worker. Job assignments may be performed with minimal guidance and supervision with the expectations that incumbents have the ability to choose among alternatives in completing tasks. Work is typically performed outdoors, and may include work in inclement weather, work in a cold and wet environment, and work in confined spaces. Work assignments may include heavy physical and manual labor. Utility Worker II ($41,371 - $50,334/year) is a full-time, entry-skill level position. Utility Worker II’s primary responsibilities include and are not limited to maintenance, repair, and construction assignments for a wide variety of water distribution and sewer collection. Utility Worker III ($45,604 - $55,485/year) is a full-time, advanced-skill level position. Utility Worker III’s primary responsibilities include and are not limited to perform all levels of a wide variety of water distribution and sewer collection maintenance, repair and construction job assignments including safety-sensitive functions by operating and maintaining commercial motor vehicles and is a designated position for purposes of Federal Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 49 CFR, Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

Safe work practices, work safety programs and procedures.
Methods, tools, and equipment used in sewer collection system, water distribution system, and water meter maintenance and repair work.
Comprehensive knowledge of the City's water meter reading software and equipment.
Construction methods and procedures related to underground work.
Act with integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Learn and follow the organization, procedures, and operating details of the Public Works Department.
Perform a wide variety of operations, inspection, maintenance, and repair work on the City's collection lines, water distribution system, pump stations, and water meters.
Skillfully use the hand and power tools involved in sewer collection and water distribution system maintenance, repair, and construction.
Perform operations assignments with the City's collection line maintenance equipment and variety of maintenance and repair work at City facilities.
Follow oral and written directions and maintain records.
Perform strenuous activities and heavy physical labor, work under unpleasant conditions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships, including good public relations with people contacted during work assignments.
Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
Understand and follow oral and/or written instructions, policies and procedures.
Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
Operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; as applicable.
Use logical thinking and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written directions or oral instructions.
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.
Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Act with integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively.
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form.
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment.
High School diploma or GED required.
Must be 18 years of age to drive City-owned vehicles.
Possess at hire, and maintain throughout employment, a current and valid California Driver’s License.
Incumbent will participate in the DMV “Pull Program”.
Possess at hire or obtain within 6 months of hire; and maintain throughout employment, a current and valid Class B driver’s license issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Must be willing and available to attend trainings and/or meetings outside normal work hours, travel for trainings and/or meetings, and work extended hours as necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Prior work in related field preferred (for Utility Worker II)
Proper and safe operation of heavy equipment (for Utility Worker III)

Responsibilities

Inspects sewer collection lines for stoppages or damage
Unplugs, cleans, and maintains lines with a variety of equipment
Sets up traffic safety devices prior to beginning field work
Checks manholes for dangerous gasses and uses proper safety precautions when entering confined spaces
Uses line tracing equipment to locate City owned water and sewer lines
Uses GIS maps to assist in locating valves, meters, and other utility infrastructure and to track maintenance tasks
Hydraulically cleans sewer collection lines with high pressure equipment during cleaning operations
Operates sewer CCTV equipment to inspect sewer lines
Repair and replace pressure hoses when necessary, replace valves and fittings; reads meters; cleans, tests, and rebuilds meters; tests and repairs backflow prevention devices (with proper certification)
Digs up and repairs damaged sections of pipe; cuts, installs, threads, and assembles new pipe
Operates vehicles and equipment, such as dump truck, vacuum excavation equipment, backhoe, plate compactors, jackhammers, tampers, and cutters and uses a variety of hand and power tools
Install new water and sewer services, and inspect new installations
Maintains inventories of needed supplies and materials
Compacts and paves utility ditches
Responds to public complaints and emergency repair calls
Will participate in a rotating one-week, 24-hour on-call schedule
Performs heavy physical labor and strenuous activities
May work weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts