Utility Worker Ii

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Utility Worker performs a variety of work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and sewer systems. The Utility Worker responds to public inquiries and service requests as needed. This position is a key part of a team that is responsible for over 60 water systems, the majority of which are rural.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other work- related duties requested by their supervisor.

Administrative Tasks:

• Maintain accurate records and logs of work performed including service orders, and accounting for time and materials used on various jobs and report on daily basis.
• Compile records and reports in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Comply with all Hiland Water policies, procedures and safety regulations. Participate in specialized training for the safe handling of hazardous materials and confined space entry.
• Comply with Hiland Water grooming and uniform policy.
• Assist in orienting or training new personel; makes recommendations on improvements to job procedures.
• Provide effective communication, in written and verbal form, with management and/or other operators on the technical level required of this position.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and performance based discussions with manager.

Field Tasks:

• Basic knowledge of all State and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater facility.
• Lead semi-skilled tasks with a crew such as mainline leak repair, flushing, new service installs, water/wastewater treatment facilitiy inspections and diagnosing issues, etc.
• Locate, identify and mark distribution system facilties, including valves, fire hydrants and blow-offs
• Perform ground excavation work; mix, rake and spreads asphalt, and patch and/or repair excavations.
• Locate and identify leaks, assuming a lead role when crews are necessary in the success of basic repairs
• Perform repair and maintenance on all water and wastewater facilities, including structures and grounds.
• Analyze and conduct mathematical calculations, at a basic level, following laboratory procedures to make adjustments in the treatment of a water/wastewater facility.
• Ability to work on a team, and independently without supervision.
• Operate service trucks; routinely inspect and perform minor maintenance on assigned vehicles. Assist with transporting vehicles to repair shops.
• Operate, at a basic level, all types of equipment used in a water/wastewater field including, but not limited to, backhoes, dump trucks, forklifts, loaders, mini excavator, vac trailer and tractors.
• Participate in organizational management of warehouse
• Basic understanding of all aspects of utility construction including, but not limited to, excavation, shoring, laying and testing of water and wastewater lines.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Variety of hand tools, hand-held power equipment, light and medium duty vehicles and equipment.
• Computer and general office equipment and utility software programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

• The environmental conditions and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The working environment will vary from extreme outdoor conditions to indoor job duties. This position regularly works outside year-round in all weather conditions.
• Safety procedures must always be followed, as worker will continually be exposed to hazardous materials, confined space, electrical components and heavy equipment.
• The noise level in the field environment is usually moderate, except when operating hand-held power equipment.
• Worker must be in good physical condition to perform essential job functions.
• Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individual with disability to perform the essential functions.