Utility Maintenance Worker I

General Definition of Work

Under supervision (Utilities Maintenance Worker I) or general supervision (Utilities Maintenance Worker II), or direction (Utilities Maintenance Worker III), performs skilled and semi-skilled labor in the maintenance, operation, and repair of the City’s water distribution system; installation, maintenance operation and repair of the City’s wastewater collection system; reads residential and commercial water meters and provides customer service; maintains all vehicles and equipment used; and performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Utilities Maintenance Worker I – This is the first certified class in the Utilities Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Utilities Maintenance Worker II class by the performance of the more routine maintenance and operations tasks and duties. Advancement to the Utilities Maintenance Worker II level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions, gaining Class I Distribution & Collections Certificates, and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Maintain water distribution system including main and service lines, valves, fire hydrants, reservoirs and related equipment; locate and repair service line leaks.

• Perform maintain and inspection duties on the City’s wastewater collection system and lift stations, including, but no limited to, collection lines, junctures, pumps and motors; locate leaks and complete repairs.

• Clean wastewater collection system; operate hydro-vacuum truck to flush collection system; open clogs in lines; clean manholes, wet wells and lift stations.

• Install, repair and replace pumps and motors at pump stations and ground water well sites.

• Overhaul and maintain hydraulically controlled pressure valves and controls.

• Participate in the installation of distribution system lines; cut and prepare piping and fittings; thread and link pipe; replace gate valves and couplings; install and replace water services; install water meters.

• Operate leak detection and pipe location equipment relative to excavation, tapping and repair of mains and lines; inspect and assess leaks.

• Repair, maintain and ensure the security of manholes and pump stations; monitor and record lift station operations including flow rates, pump hours, electrical an telemetry problems and SCADA; prepare and maintain a variety of reports.

• Read water meters with computerized hand held machine; field test customer meters for accuracy.

• Respond to customer service complaints; check high and low pressure; check for meter leaks; install new meters; inspect for sewer overflows and stoppages; perform service turn-ons and turn-offs; notify customers of water interruptions and of the type of work to be performed; leave door hangers to notify customers of late payments.

• Maintain water reservoirs and related equipment.

• Operate of a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment including a dump truck, skip loader, backhoe, trencher, water tank truck, hand tools, power tools, and other related equipment; participate in training staff in the operation of equipment; pick up and deliver materials and supplies as necessary.

• Participate in cutting and breaking asphalt and concrete surfaces; construct forms, pour and finish concrete; repair and participate in the pavement of roadways, sidewalks, manholes and related structures; perform concrete repairs, patch work, brick, block walls, and associated masonry work.

• Maintain, update and inspect backflows and fire checks.

• Service and maintain all air-vacs and blow-offs in the distribution system.

• Maintain records related to water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system installation, repair, and maintenance activities; enter data in mobile mapping system.

• Perform traffic control to ensure the safety of service workers and the general public.

• Record operating hours and usages of water distribution system pumps and motors.

• Remove weeds and debris from lift stations, storm drains, easements and grounds; spray pesticides and herbicides as needed.

• As needed, assist with equipment maintenance at the water treatment and wastewater plants; as needed, assist plan operations to bypass operations and cleaning operations in wells, traps, lines, etc.

• Monitor inventory of assigned materials and supplies; requisition and restock maintenance supplies, materials and equipment as necessary.

• Maintain vehicles and tools used in the maintenance of the water and wastewater systems.

• Ensure and adhere to safe work practices and procedures including, but not limited to lockout/tag out and confined space rules and regulations.

• Assist in cleaning storm drains and catch basins as necessary.

• Performs emergency locates.

• Perform on-call duties and overtime as required.

• Perform related duties as required.