W/R UTILITY WORKER I
About The Position
The W/R Utility Worker I works as part of a crew performing construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems. The worker installs, maintains, and repairs water and sewer lines and services, valves, fire hydrants, commercial and industrial meter vaults and piping, manholes, and other related system assets. Duties may include measuring manhole and pipe depths and sizes; entering manholes, sewer pipes, meter vaults, and other confined spaces; assisting with flow tests and pressure-monitoring equipment; and operating heavy machinery, including dump trucks, sewer jet/vacuum trucks, and backhoes. The role may involve contact with customers and the general public. It operates under direct supervision and established policies and procedures. Extended hours, weekends, and on-call/call-back availability are required; work hours may change. Performs related work as required.
Requirements
- High school graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
- Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, procedures, principles, and practices related to water/sewer utility construction, maintenance, and repair.
- Working knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in water/sewer utility work.
- Knowledge of municipal water and sewer service policies and procedures.
- Skill in using hand tools and specialized equipment.
- Ability to read drawings, plans, and maps.
- Ability to enter confined spaces.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels and the general public.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and pass a physical examination with drug screen and Functional Employment Test (FET).
- Availability for extended hours, weekends, and on-call/call-back duties.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of experience in construction/maintenance-related utility work is desired.
Responsibilities
- Work as a member of a crew on water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
- Install, maintain, and repair water and sewer lines, services, valves, fire hydrants, commercial/industrial meter vaults and piping, manholes, and related assets.
- Measure depths and sizes of manholes and pipes and enter confined spaces, including manholes, sewer pipes, and meter vaults.
- Assist with flow tests and setting pressure-monitoring equipment.
- Operate heavy machinery, including dump trucks, sewer jet/vacuum trucks, and backhoes.
- Follow safety rules and operate and maintain assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
- Respond professionally and promptly to customer concerns and complaints, referring them to a supervisor when appropriate.
- Maintain productivity and work quality; identify and communicate problems and suggest solutions to a supervisor.
- Follow directions, complete assignments within acceptable time frames, and use time and resources effectively.
- Support coworkers respectfully in achieving objectives and communicate ideas for improving production, procedures, and cost control.
- Manage personal time, schedules, and deadlines; notify the supervisor of conflicts and coordinate time away from the work site.
- Maintain required attendance and appropriate skills, take initiative, and learn on the job.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
