Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker II

City of Muskogee • Muskogee, OK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for performing unskilled and semiskilled tasks; works on individual job assignments or as a member of a work group engaged in planned or scheduled general maintenance or renovation activities involving City properties and facilities to include public buildings, grounds, water and sewer facilities and streets. Duties often include the operation of light to medium sized vehicles and construction equipment.

Requirements

• One (1) year 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.
• Good knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied semiskilled general maintenance work; and good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to use various types of mechanical tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate various types of automotive and power equipment.
• Ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization, and the public in giving and receiving information.
• Skill in the operation of light to heavy automotive equipment and in the use of pertinent tools and power equipment.
• Arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity needed enough to use a keyboard 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 Driver License is required.
• Must possess and maintain a class “D” Waterworks license or ability to obtain within nine (9) months from appointment and a class “D” Wastewater license or ability to obtain within nine (9) months.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Repairs and replaces manholes, cleans, repairs and replaces sewer lines.
• Operates hand and power tools including jack hammer, air compressor and other hand and power tools.
• Operates light to medium equipment including rodder, suction pumps, flusher, tractors and loaders.
• Paints, mixes cement, and cuts grass.
• Cleans catch basins, lays pipe, paints and silk screens traffic signs, operates light truck, jack hammer and other hand tools and welding equipment for the installation of traffic signs.
• Assists skilled repairmen in plumbing repairs and performs minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED