Water/Sewer Maintenance Leader I

City of Muskogee•Muskogee, OK

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the participation of and oversight of skilled maintenance and construction work involving water and sewer plants. This role involves overseeing and participating in storm sewer draining system maintenance, repair, and construction. It also includes concrete repair work in streets, sidewalks, and driveways, maintaining open drainage ditches, locating underground utilities, and inspecting, maintaining, and programming systems for sewage lift stations and related Scada/Plc communications. The position also requires performing and directing traffic setup, operating light to medium construction equipment, overseeing maintenance of buildings and grounds, and completing related paperwork.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades
Preferably including some work experience involving the operation of light to medium construction equipment
At least one (1) year of the experience leading and coordinating or providing general crew oversight or supervision.
Considerable knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work
Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to lead a group of workers performing manual labor for extended periods of time, in varying weather conditions
Ability to use and instruct others in the use of mechanical tools and equipment
Ability to operate and instruct others in the use of various types of automotive and power equipment
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
Ability to plan and oversee the work of semiskilled and skilled workers
Ability to understand and influence the behavior of others within the organization, customers, or the public in order to achieve job objectives and cause action or understanding.
Arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity will be needed enough to use a key board and telephone.
Occasional sitting and standing is required.
Frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to sixty (60) pounds.
Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing over sixty (60) pounds.
Occasional reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting, handling and repetitive movements.
Vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.
Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential.
Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.
Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "B" CDL with tanker endorsement is required.
Must possess and maintain a class "C" Waterworks license or ability to obtain within nine (9) months from appointment.

Responsibilities

Oversees and participates in storm sewer draining system maintenance, repair and construction.
Finishes and rough concrete repair work in streets, sidewalks and driveways, including water and sewage cuts.
Maintains open drainage ditches and locates underground utilities for plumbers and other utility companies.
Inspects, maintains and programs systems related to the operation of residential and larger collection level sewage lift stations and related Scada/Plc communications.
Performs and directs special worksite and traffic setup; installs traffic signs, using truck, post-hole digger, pick and shovel.
Locates water lines for contractors and plumbers.
Oversees and participates in repacking, removing and repairing pumps; puts new bearings in electric motors and makes minor electrical repairs.
Inspects newly constructed utilities.
Operates or directs operations of light to medium construction equipment including backhoes, loaders, trenchers, line inspection camera truck, winch trucks, dump trucks, forklifts, flushing trucks, rodders, air compressors, portable pumps, generators, boring and pushing machines, pipe locators, and uses all types of hand tools and cutting and welding equipment.
Oversees maintenance and care of buildings and grounds as well as specialized equipment including equipment within the camera truck; supervises and participates in constructing flashers, barricades and traffic control equipment, template painting, remodeling, concrete block laying and carpentry.
Monitors and completes all related paperwork.
Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.