Worker II / Water Distribution & Sewer Collection

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County • Athens, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is housed within the Water & Sewer Division of the Public Utilities Department. The purpose of this job is to perform manual work functions associated with installation of water/sewer service lines, operate equipment and clean sewer lines and manholes. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: installing, water and sewer mains and service line; performing labor activities; operating/maintaining equipment; transporting materials and supplies; and performing additional tasks as assigned. This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire a valid Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• When assigned to Sewer Flushing and Vacuuming Trucks : Must obtain tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire a Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging certification.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a dump truck, front-end loader, boring machine, tapping machine, rodding machine, jackhammer, etc.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
• This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.
• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
• Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants or supervisors.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of maps, drawings, informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures.
• Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
• Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative or technical languages including mechanical/plumbing terminology.
• Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; calculate percentages; interpret graphs; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials.
• Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a dump truck, front-end loader, boring machine, tapping machine, rodding machine, jackhammer, mechanic tools, power tools, etc.
• Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using equipment.
• Requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates.
• Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated machinery and equipment, hand tools, mechanic tools, power tools, and pipe/fitting supplies.
• Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.
• Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.
• Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Nice To Haves

• One year of water distribution, pipeline construction and maintenance, plumbing, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs water and sewer service lines.
• Cleans sewer lines, valve boxes, tools and equipment; cleans and repairs water mains and services under pressure.
• Responds to emergency and stand-by calls on a 24-hour daily basis.
• Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals; responds to customer complaints concerning problems with water and sewer services.
• Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.
• Assists other work crews when needed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and buildings as required.
• Repairs utility cuts necessitated by water and sewer service lines.
• Performs laboring activities such as digging holes, pouring or cutting concrete, patching asphalt, etc.
• Performs water and sewer taps.
• Operates trucks to haul material and supplies; operates other equipment or vehicles as needed.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Locates water and sewer lines.
• Lays pipe.
• Installs cautionary signage at job sites.
• Flags traffic around work sites.
• Gathers materials and supplies used in daily activities.
• Utilizes the IPad for daily work assignments through CityWorks in the absence of the supervisor.
• Operates a combination truck to clean sewers and manholes in the absence of the supervisor.
• Assists the supervisor daily in the cleaning of sewer lines.
• Operates equipment such as a front-end loader, dump truck, backhoe, sewer rodding machine, etc.
• Assists in installing sanitary sewer pipes, constructing manholes, and laying pipe.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment; performs preventive maintenance on combination truck.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HIRING INCENTIVE Eligible newly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3, 6, and 12 months of service. Valid Driver’s License: $1,500 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $500 increments (not added to base salary). This is a one-time incentive, and you will not be eligible for an additional incentive when you obtain your required CDL license. Class A or Class B CDL: $3,000 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $1,000 increments (not added to base salary). Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.

What This Job Offers

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