Utility worker

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HENDERSON WATER UTILITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE : UTILITY SYSTEM WORKER II

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Direct Supervisor : HWU Crew Leader

Direct Reports : N / A

Potential Pay Increase Opportunity : Annual Merit & Performance Increase, COLA, Certifications and Licenses (as applicable and qualified for)

Advancement Opportunity : HWU Utility System Worker III

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

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 REQUIRED FOR POSITION The following duties must be present to promote or be hired into this position.

Requisite knowledge of the tools, equipment, and processes necessary to individually perform the duties listed below are required.

Water (Distribution) Requirements :

• Install water mains;
• Install, maintain, and repair fire hydrants;
• Install irrigation, residential, and commercial water service taps;
• Locate and repair water main and service line leaks and breaks;
• Install main and service line valves;
• Perform and assist with line stops using Hydra-Stop;
• Perform and assist with valve insertions using Insert-A-Valve;
• Possess a working knowledge of pipe-fitting;
• Possess a working knowledge of water line pressure and pressure testing;
• Possess a working knowledge of water line chlorination and disinfection.

Sanitary Sewer (Collections) Requirements :

• Install sanitary sewer gravity and force main lines;
• Install sanitary sewer service taps;
• Operate the necessary equipment and vehicles (wash truck, vacuum truck, rotor-rooter machine, etc ) to identify blockages, clear lines, and locate leaks;
• Repair sanitary sewer gravity mains, force mains, and service line leaks / breaks;
• Install cleanouts on sanitary sewer service taps;
• Assist with and install sanitary sewer manholes;
• Possess a working knowledge of sanitary sewer manhole pressure testing;
• Locate and assist with raising sanitary sewer manholes.

Stormwater Requirements :

• Install, clean, and maintain stormwater transmission lines;
• Install and maintain stormwater intakes;
• Construct and maintain stormwater runoff ditches, creeks, and other conveyances;
• Assist in locating and repairing stormwater lines, leaks, and breaks.

General Requirements : 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

• 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 safely and efficiently 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;
• Possess required knowledge and skills for efficient and safe operation of (but not limited to) such equipment as a backhoe, small track-hoe, end loader, small crane, man-lift, grader, fork lift, skid steer, or pushing machine.
• Complete assigned training and show progressive competency in water, wastewater, and stormwater maintenance and repair procedures, safety training, and basic traffic control;
• 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, meter box tops, manhole frames and lids as needed;
• Construct and maintain stormwater runoff ditches, creeks, and other conveyances;
• Maintain assigned crew truck, tools, trailer(s) and other equipment that is either permanently or temporarily assigned;
• Maintain proper truck inventory and supplies;
• Ensure necessary equipment is available for jobs;
• Perform assigned and / or requested tasks of HWU Utility System Crew Leader;
• Obtain knowledge of and the ability to use Asset & Work Order Management Program;
• Complete assigned work orders in efficient and timely manner;
• Become skillful at reading distribution and collection maps for locating service lines, valves, mains, etc.;
• Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;
• Ensure proper housekeeping in department and work areas;
• Attend appropriate safety meetings;
• Assist with accident investigations as necessary;
• Assist with the collection of hazard analysis information to be used in eliminating hazard and reducing incident at the Utility
• Perform routine safety inspections of work areas 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 and efficient manner;
• Appropriately maintain personal safety equipment;
• Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
• Participate in showing new employees proper safety procedures;
• Provide information to general public while in the field about the work being performed;
• 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 and contribute to a positive overall morale among co-workers;
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable in-person 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 REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) or be able to obtain these within 12 months of hire.

Extensions on both deadlines may be granted on a case-by-case basis by the Department Head and General Manager).

Additional Desired : Class 1 (or higher) Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections license. Some experience and / or training involving equipment operation, construction labor, or maintenance work on utility lines.

Fork truck certification / experience.

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 detailed but routine written or oral instructions. This involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices with some latitude for independent judgment.

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 (20-100 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 (the Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and / or requirements of the job change.

The 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.

Last updated : 2024-05-15