Utility Specialist - Sewers TEMPORARY

Description

This position is temporary to cover a leave of absence. Assignment is expected to be 1 - 4 months.

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.

Examples of Duties

• Responds to emergency situations such as system overflows or blockages.
• Sets up traffic controls.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of hand, power tools, welding equipment, trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, and/or a variety of other light equipment.
• Operates heavy construction equipment which will vary depending on assigned area. Equipment may include but is not limited to backhoes, graders, front-end loaders, forklifts, street sweepers, large trucks, sewer combination cleaners, arena grooming equipment, skid steer, dump truck, water truck, vacuum truck and gang mowers for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, wastewater systems, and park maintenance.
• Maintains the integrity of the wastewater system to protect public health and the environment.
• Performs various tasks associated with wastewater collection system maintenance projects; inspects collection lines using camera/televising equipment; cleans and maps collection lines; repairs main lines, lateral lines, and utility access holes; contains and cleans up sanitary sewer overflows; installs sewer lines; inspects new construction; inspects collection utility access holes; applies insecticide to utility access holes.
• Conducts site inspections.
• Maintains written work records, including complaint resolution, maintenance and repair logs, flow records, and daily work logs.
• Responds to emergency situations during regular work hours and when on call; determines what equipment and personnel are needed to handle emergency situation.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment; reports any concerns in a timely manner.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Driver's License;
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade I Water Distribution Systems Operator Certification;
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade I Wastewater Collection Systems Operator Certification;
• Successful completion of the MSA SCBA test;
• Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement required at time of hire.
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

• Wastewater methods, materials, tools and standard practices for the installation, maintenance, operation, repair, and inspections of the water and wastewater distribution/collection system;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities;
• Applicable hand and power tools utilized in the performance of work;
• Applicable equipment utilized in the performance of work;
• Heavy equipment operations;
• Utility operations in assigned area of responsibility;
• Utility preventative maintenance procedures and techniques;
• Basic inventory principles and practices.

• Problem solving;
• Understanding and interpreting schedules;
• Performing routine services such as camera, jetting, and flushing of systems;
• Operating hand and power tools, light and medium equipment, and cleaning equipment
• Operating applicable heavy equipment;
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory;
• Identifying appropriate tools, equipment and materials for performing assigned tasks;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Reading maps;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.

Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees
(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
• Town-paid basic life insurance
• Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
• Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
• Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
• Retirement Health Savings Account
• Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
• Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
• Vacation leave hours annually
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Optional income replacement insurance
• Worker's compensation insurance
• Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
• Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
• Direct deposit of paychecks
• Wellness Programs with incentives