Wastewater Utility Worker l/ll

City of Lemoore•Lemoore, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities on wastewater facilities; to operate and maintain a wide variety of maintenance tools and equipment; and to perform a variety of maintenance duties relative to assigned area of responsibility. The Wastewater Utility Worker I is an entry-level position performing routine tasks and less complex maintenance, often serving as a training role. The Wastewater Utility Worker II is a full journey-level position capable of performing the full range of duties with general supervision, typically filled by advancement from the I level or with prior experience.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license by date of hire.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. certificate when assigned to water or wastewater treatment plant.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid First Aid certificate when assigned to water or wastewater treatment plant.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class B driver's license.
Wastewater Utility Worker I: One year of maintenance experience related to area of assignment is desirable.
Wastewater Utility Worker II: Two years of maintenance experience within the area of assignment, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of general maintenance and repair related to vehicles and wastewater maintenance.
Knowledge of operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the maintenance of City vehicles and wastewater treatment systems.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of mechanical repair and preventive maintenance.
Knowledge of shop tools and automotive maintenance equipment used in repairs.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of wastewater operations.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to learn operation and repair characteristics of a wide variety of vehicles, equipment, pipes and facilities used in the City.
Ability to learn to utilize tools, equipment and procedures used in the welding and fabrication of vehicles, equipment, pipes and facilities.
Ability to learn to perform semi-skilled and skilled welding and fabrication activities.
Ability to learn to systematically perform preventive maintenance.
Ability to operate and maintain wastewater facilities.
Ability to read and interpret gauges and other recording devices related to wastewater operations.
Ability to take samples and perform routine laboratory tests.
Ability to attend and complete confined space entry training.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Wastewater Utility Worker II: Ability to perform a variety of journey level maintenance and repair work in the area of work assigned.
Wastewater Utility Worker II: Ability to handle a variety of water treatment chemicals including chlorine in a safe and effective manner.
Wastewater Utility Worker II: Ability to operate equipment within assigned area.
Wastewater Utility Worker II: Ability to work independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned equipment and vehicles; perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.
Conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
Respond to emergencies as needed.
Respond to inquiries and questions from the public.
May assist in performing other maintenance work as assigned.
Attend safety and training sessions and seminars.
Perform related duties as required.
Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled welding to fabricate tools and parts in support of the repair of assigned City vehicles, equipment and facilities.
Monitor, maintain and repair lift station; ensure proper working condition; maintain and repair pump stations, sewer lines, control valves, gauges, dials, graphs and other instrumentation.
Clean wastewater collection system; operate vactor truck to flush collection system and vacuum debris; open clogs in lines; clean manholes, wet wells and lift stations.
Maintain, compile and update operational logs and reports; perform and record mathematical calculations related to assigned operational activities.
Perform confined space entry duties; clean pumps, motors, feeders and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations.
Respond to emergency calls from the public and other divisions and/or agencies as required.
Perform on-call and weekend worker duties as required.
Perform other duties as assigned