Senior Utilities Service Worker

Job Title

Under the guidance and leadership of the Public Works Director, this is skilled work performing a variety of maintenance, construction, repair, and location tasks within the Underground Utilities Division. This position facilitates the daily work schedule. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures, and decisions are made within the scope of specific assignments. Assignments are received in oral and written form, and work is subject to frequent review and inspection by the underground utilities' leadership.

This position is designated as an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair and recover the City before, during and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, severe thunderstorm, flash flooding etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Major duties include :

• May direct one or more team members and participate in the daily work routine.
• Performs all tasks necessary for the water and sewer systems.
• Organizes work orders and the daily work schedule to maximize work performance.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Assists Foreman with day-to-day work assignments.
• Operates and maintains chlorinators daily as assigned.
• Responds to work orders and service requests to investigate, install or make repairs to water or sewer lines.
• Operates sewer cleaning equipment.
• Operates line-stopping and tapping equipment.
• May be required to take weekend callout as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, abilities and skills include :

Minimum qualifications include :

Physical demands include :

Work environment includes :