Utility Maintenance Worker I, II, III

Utility Maintenance Worker

The City of Norco is hiring for Utility Maintenance Worker positions. The salary range is $28.09 to $44.91 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The position is full-time and is located in Norco.

The City of Norco provides an outstanding benefits package which includes a 36-hour workweek, health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.

Under direct or general supervision, the Utility Maintenance Worker performs a variety of general and manual duties related to the maintenance and repair of public works, municipal water and sewer utilities, streets, trees, trails, parkways and storm drains and performs related work as required.

Typical duties include repairing and maintaining water distribution, treatment and sewer systems; reading and monitoring system meters and gauges; installing radio read meters; conducting water production sampling, well maintenance and cleaning; cleaning, maintaining and repairing sewers; performing pump and equipment maintenance and repairs; spraying pesticides around water stations and well facilities. Digs trenches using air tools and backfills manually. Assists with asphalt, pavement and sidewalk maintenance activities. Paints and checks operation of fire hydrants and makes repairs to hydrants as necessary. Assists in the installation, removal, maintenance and repair of pipes, valves, meters and overhead or underground utilities; line locating and utility line locating. Assists in tapping water lines and the maintenance of lateral services and other water and sanitary sewer utility components. Operates a variety of equipment including hand and power tools, backhoes, dump trucks, water trucks, jack hammers, rollers, tractors, sweepers, small skip loaders, trenchers, chemical sprayers, large and small trucks. Other Public Works related duties may include : Performs manual labor in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, horse trails, and parkways; assists in tree trimming and the abatement of weeds and other nuisances in public areas. Participates in the maintenance of parkways, trails, and fences; oversees court-appointed workers performing maintenance work and completes related paper work. Cleans and maintains signs, drainage channels, catch basins, wells, underpass sump pumps, tanks, reservoirs, yards and buildings. Cleans pipes, fittings, meters and valve boxes, settling basins and reservoirs. Installs and repairs posts, fences, gates and guard rails. Mixes mortar, pours and finishes concrete floors / slabs and removes concrete. Makes major and minor adjustments / repairs to equipment. May require weekend, evening and / or holiday work assignments. Must adhere to work schedule with prompt and regular attendance. Performs other job-related duties as required. Must complete all required FEMA, Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Training within 30 days of appointment. Must complete all other City specific training within specified period of time. Assists trade workers in specialized areas. Drives a vehicle on City business. Performs other tasks / functions deemed necessary to the daily operation of the City.

All employees are required to participate in performing standby duties (First Standby or Second Standby) to respond to issues outside the normal working hours. Standby duties are scheduled in a rotating 7-day schedule developed at management discretion but with employee input. Additional compensation is provided to employees performing standby duties. First Standby must be able to respond within 30 minutes of notification.