MAINTENANCE UTILITY WORKER

MAINTENANCE UTILITY WORKER WATER / SEWER / STREET

Salary Range $19.65 - $30.73

Hourly / Full Time / BiWeekly / Non-Exempt

This is an entry level position. However, on gaining the appropriate ADEM water and / or sewer certifications, employee will be promoted to Certified Maintenance Utility Worker at $22.09 / hr. to $34.60 / hr.

NATURE OF WORK

This is skilled and semi-skilled mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities and mechanisms. This classification also assists with the installation and maintenance of equipment and facilities at water treatment plants, pumping stations, water pollution control plants, and lift stations, elevated tanks, wells and booster pumps.

Employees of this class perform specialized mechanical work involving skills that can normally be acquired only on the job. Because the work may be performed as a member of a small crew, duties may involve unskilled work as well as skilled and semi-skilled mechanical repair and installation. Work is generally performed under direct supervision of a maintenance mechanic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Obey, follow, and comply with all Safety Rules, procedures, regulations, and operating instructions for all power tools, power equipment, vehicles, and construction equipment such as concrete saws, tamping machines, and jackhammers.
• Maintain, repair, and service all types of water mains, pipes, fittings, and hydrants.
• Replace and maintain meters and associated fittings.
• Maintain and repair water wells, pumps and associated equipment, unstop sewer mains, laterals, and manholes.
• Use 90lb jackhammer to break up asphalt and concrete.
• Excavate and backfill sidewalks, streets, and trenches using hand and power tools.
• Perform traffic control activities to include flagman duties.
• Assist with main, tank, and well chlorination.
• Assist with the installation, repair, and replacement of motors, pumps, valves, and compressors.
• Clean, lubricate, and generally maintain tools and equipment.
• Operate equipment including pickup trucks with attached trailers, dump trucks and various mowers and / or ATV's, etc.
• Perform grounds maintenance and right-of-way clearing.
• Prepare oneself and the work site for job requirements to include safety equipment, tools, and materials.
• Ability to work long hours and on nights, weekends, and holidays, in ambient weather conditions, to provide continuous service to customers or to assist with special projects as required.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES to include the following :

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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