General Maintenance Worker/Equipment Operator-Water - Arpa - 2 Openings

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, performs a variety of skilled and manual duties in the inspection, installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution system facilities and equipment; assists in maintenance tasks related to the water distribution system. Work is usually performed in a crew, although an employee may work independently on an assigned basis. Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools.

ILLUSTRATIVE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Repair, construction, maintenance, and inspection of the water distribution system tasks in accordance with accepted practices and procedures.
2. Performs manual work associated with installation, maintenance, and repair of water utility lines; determines source of water leaks and makes necessary repairs; lays/installs water mains and service lines; repairs water mains, water service lines, and service leaks, installs and repairs fire hydrants; and locates underground utility mains/lines.
3. Performs ground excavation work, mixes, rakes, and spread asphalt, and patches and/or repairs excavations.
4. Installs, reads, and repairs water meters and related mechanisms, including AMI infrastructure.
5. Provides customer service; responds to questions or complaints involving water line breaks, potential high consumption, or other issues; investigates customer complaints and researches problems; initiates appropriate action to ensure problem resolution.
6. Excavate concrete, pavement, and direct and set up concrete forms as necessary, and backfill open tranches and complete surfaces "to-finish" as appropriate; remove and apply paint and other coatings to water facilities and equipment.
7. Operates a variety of equipment including backhoe, front-end loader, dump truck, or vactor truck; routinely inspects and performs minor maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment; removes and replaces defective parts.
8. Inspects equipment, refuels vehicles, checks fluid levels, replaces fluids, greases equipment, washes/cleans equipment, or cleans work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
9. Set up traffic control including signs and barricades and direct traffic around work sites.
10. May use a computer to enter and retrieve information related to work assignments and record-keeping.
11. Notify customers of water main shutdowns.
12. Keeps records related to work, materials, and maintenance activities, including confined space entry.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Operating characteristics and requirements of water distribution system

Ability to:

• Solve complex problems and work effectively under time constraints and pressure.
• Perform job duties with proper safety work methods and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the both the public and other City employees.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and the ability to understands and accurately follow oral, verbal, and written instructions.
• Work independently and as part of a team to effectively to meet day-to-day operational deadlines.
• Respond to public works emergencies, including those which occur outside of normal business hours.
• Read and interpret maps and drawings used in locating valves, mains, and service lines.
• Follow established safety procedures, utilize safety equipment, and monitor work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License, plus CDL, Class B, with an N endorsement. If not in possession at time of job award, must obtain within (4) months of job award.
  • Must possess and maintain a State of Michigan, Drinking Water Operator Distribution Certification level S-3. If not in possession at time of job award, must obtain within 36 months of job award.
  • Must possess and maintain Training certification for front-end loader, backhoe and forklift. If not in possession at time of job award, must obtain within (6) six months of job award.
  • Other pertinent licensing or safety training required by management
  • Must have and wear protective footwear. Footwear must provide toe protection and be certified as meeting ASTM F2413-18 Standards for impact and compression resistance, and puncture resistance. Must cover employee's ankle and be a minimum of a 6 inch boot.

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