HWU Utility System Worker III

Utility System Worker III

The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled manual labor and equipment operation in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water lines, wastewater lines, stormwater lines, and related utility system components.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Install, maintain, and repair water, wastewater, and stormwater lines and related system components including : water mains, manholes, meters, meter boxes, taps, and fire hydrants;
• Test Lines; Flush lines, Conduct pressure checks of fire hydrants; Construct, clean, and maintain stormwater intakes and transmission lines;
• Perform various manual labor functions associated with various system related projects and activities, which may include pouring and setting concrete, breaking concrete and asphalt, raising and lowering manholes, digging holes / trenches, shoveling materials, lifting / moving heavy materials, picking up debris / litter, and directing traffic;
• Operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools associated with department activities, which may include a utility truck, dump truck, backhoe, end loader, trencher, tapping machine, blacktop tamper, fork lift, air compressor, jack hammer, pipe wrench, pipe cutter, concrete saw, chain saw, grinder, post driver, shovel, pick axe, rake, broom, and other hand tools;
• Posses required knowledge and skills for efficient and safe operation of (but not limited to) such equipment as a backhoe, track-hoe, dozer, large end loader, small track-hoe, end loader, small crane, man-lift, grader, fork lift, skid steer, or pushing machine;
• Be efficient in digging around gas, water, sewer, and other utilities
• Operate the wash truck, vacuum truck, rotor-rooter machine, cameras, and line snake to clear lines and locate leaks or blockages;
• Change hanger-heads on copper-setters (meter hanger);
• Raise and lower meter box rims and tops as needed;
• Construct and maintain stormwater runoff ditches, creeks, and other conveyances;
• Assist with GIS data collection as needed;
• Supply information to Engineering department to keep maps current;
• Assist in locating lines, leaks, valves, and manholes; Repair lawns, sidewalks, and roads after project repair or construction;
• Service and maintain trucks, and other equipment;
• Maintain proper inventory and make sure necessary equipment is available for jobs;
• Perform assigned tasks of HWU Utility System Team Leader by request;
• Possess required knowledge and skills for efficient and safe operation of heavy equipment such as large track-hoe;
• Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;
• Ensure proper housekeeping in department and work areas;
• Conduct appropriate safety meetings as assigned; Attend appropriate safety meetings;
• Assist with accident investigations as necessary;
• Assist with the collection of hazard analysis information to be used in eliminating hazards and reducing incident at the Utility;
• Perform routine safety inspections of work areas and report or correct all identified hazard and report or correct all identified hazards;
• Ensure that safety equipment is used properly at all times and that work is carried out in a safe an deficient manner;
• Appropriately maintain personal safety equipment;
• Report all work related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and / or safety department;
• Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
• Participate in showing new employees proper safety procedures;
• Participate in Safety Committee as requested
• Maintain good public relations;
• Keep appropriate documentation
• Respond to questions; Provide information to general public while in the field;
• Work on-call as assigned.
• Operate general office equipment and assigned vehicles as necessary to complete essential functions;
• Stay current with computer systems necessary to perform essential functions;
• Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees;
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance;
• Maintain good public relations (interact with the public in a courteous manner);
• Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
• Respond to emergencies as needed.

Additional Functions

Performs related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement (s) or be able to obtain this license within 6 months of start date. Fork truck certification may be required. Two years experience and / or training involving equipment operation, construction labor, or maintenance work on utility lines required.

Performance Aptitudes

Data Utilization : Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data / information - includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction : Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and / or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and / or materials requiring complex and / or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This may include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability : Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright / dim lights, or toxic agents.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and / or requirements of the job change. Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.