Water Utility Worker

General Statement of Duties

For best consideration, apply early; applications will be reviewed/evaluated as they are received.

Perform a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, or skilled maintenance work (depending on certifications and experience), and operate a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water distribution and water treatment facilities and systems. Performs routine clerical and semi-skilled utility work in the reading and operation of utility meters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities, water supply, consumption, system cleaning etc. Inspects meters, etc. at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water, etc.; evaluates situations and explains findings to Lead Worker, Foreman, Water Distribution Supervisor, or Operations Supervisor.
• Contacts residents and business owners in areas affected by maintenance activities where service will be interrupted and explains when service will be shut off and how soon it will be turned back on.
• Determines the location of gas, telephone, power, television, water, wastewater and stormwater lines from the appropriate sources (call for locates, 811) prior to excavation. Locates City owned/operated underground utility lines and facilities including wastewater, stormwater and water lines.
• Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand. Operates street sweeper, backhoe/loader, vactor, tractors, mowers and loaders as assigned.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to the Supervisor; cleans and checks equipment and tools after use.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance of projects as part of a crew, in maintenance, repair and construction of the street, wastewater, stormwater, water and facility systems.
• Performs required activities including cleaning of water mains, water main and pipe repair, laying and back-filling.
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipes, gates and fittings of mains and services and installs services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
• Operates equipment of the Public Works Department, including dump trucks, backhoe, tractor, mower, etc. in performing a variety of tasks in the water division of the Public Works Department.
• Repairs water meters on the work site including replacing the dials, the glass or other parts as needed.
• Reads water meters to determine monthly consumption for billing purposes.
• Operates water treatment facility; take meter reading; adjust chemical dosages, values and settings; operates equipment and machinery involved in treatment plant operation; fill out daily records and data sheets.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair work at the water treatment plant and water pump stations.
• Assists in the training of employees to increase their skill in the areas of maintenance, construction and repair.
• Traverses assigned routes and takes readings of meter dials; records reading on meter cards or inputs data into hand-held microcomputer device to provide needed information for utility billing or other related action; notes any unusual change in consumption, location or malfunctions such as leaks or damaged meters.
• Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage and unauthorized connection or use; report finding to supervisor.
• Re-checks readings as needed to determine abnormal consumption patterns and analyzes possible cause for fluctuation or consumption. Calculates consumptions.
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• As a Utility Worker II in the Public Works Department, employee is considered a “First Responder” which is considered essential personnel. This means in the event City offices close due to inclement weather, etc., employee is still required to report to work for scheduled shift, as well as any overtime or extra hours required.
• Available for rotational weekend duty and weekend on-call duty to perform routine maintenance duties on water treatment plant, water distribution and respond to Public Works emergency calls. Must be within 30 minute response time.
• Employee may be required to work overtime at the discretion of the Public Works Operations Supervisor, Water Distribution Supervisor, Assistant Public Works Director, or Public Works Director.
• Employee may assist in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the City wastewater, street maintenance, storm drainage, buildings and grounds facilities and other utility systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess:

1. Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities;
2. Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment;
3. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions;
4. Ability to perform and record arithmetic computations accurately and quickly; ability to accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials; ability to work in inclement weather; ability to work with angry or difficult customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

Utility Worker I:

• Must possess or be able to obtain by time of employment, a valid Oregon Driver License with an acceptable driving record;
• Commercial Driver License (Class B) required within 12 months of employment;
• Water Distribution I Certification from the State of Oregon.

Utility Worker II:

• Must possess or be able to obtain by time of employment a valid Oregon Driver License with an acceptable driving record;
• Commercial Driver License (Class B) required within 12 months of employment;
• Water Distribution II Certification from the State of Oregon.

Water Utility Worker II is eligible for ADVANCED QUALIFICATION INCENTIVE of 2% for possession of a Water Distribution III Certification from the State of Oregon.

To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dallasor/jobs/5193569/water-utility-worker-1-or-2?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs