Water/Wastewater Laborer

JOB PURPOSE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUCCESS FACTORS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

• Assists in collecting, testing and analyzing water and wastewater samples.
• Completes service calls.
• Installs, repairs, replaces and reads water meters and water irrigation meters.
• Performs hydrant, valve, and tower maintenance program and water service calls to maintain water distribution and City storage system.
• Assists in maintaining wastewater collection system including lift stations and in cleaning and maintaining distribution systems.
• Utilizes computerized systems for distributions systems, lift stations and remote camera.
• Responds to emergency and on-call situations for any Public Works Division in a timely manner.
• Plows snow during regular business hours and after hours during snow emergencies.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• Display willingness to listen and learn.
• Relate to routine operations in a manner that is consistent with existing solutions to problems; to conform to established policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances and laws concerning water and wastewater regulations.
• Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.
• Confident in the use of computers and tablets and able to be trained in software required to complete the functions of the position.
• Interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with the general public.
• Create and participate in a team environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all divisions and departments of the City and outside organizations.
• Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness representing the City professionally at all times.
• Understand and internalize the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of supervisor in a timely manner.
• Perform work in a safe manner complying with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures while protecting self and all others from injury.
• Attentive to the City’s and Public Works’ standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City and Department policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience as a physical laborer in the construction field.
• Must possess an IDNR Water Distribution Grade I certification and IDNR Water Treatment Grade I certification or be able to obtain it within 18 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid Class B Iowa Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to regularly lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
• Able to move objects weighing over 100 pounds using assistive devices multiple times during the day.
• Able to enter manholes.
• Able to climb different types of ladders and stairs.
• Able to enter and work within confined space with proper training and PPEs.
• Must have an acute sense of smell to readily detect an unsafe environment.
• Able to maneuver in undeveloped areas on uneven surfaces for up to one mile in various types of weather.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses and community members.

• Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature will be encountered.
• Subject to on-call duties and emergency call-ins.
• May be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.
• During different job duties the noise inside or outside can become very loud.
• Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.
• Standard work hours will be Monday-Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM with occasional hours including evenings, overnights, and weekends as required.
• To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours within Waukee Public Works Department.
• The employee in this position is required to reside within a 30 minute radius of the City limits due to the need to respond to emergency calls in a timely manner to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Waukee.