Performs responsible skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of the water distribution and sewer collection systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of public utilities providing water and sewer services to citizens.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs a variety of technical skilled and manual work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system lines, valves, hydrants, manholes, and related infrastructure. Work involves assisting in the installation, repair, and replacement of water mains, services lines, valves, hydrants and meters as well as the inspection, cleaning, and repair of sewer lines, manholes, and service laterals. Work includes locating and repairing water line leaks, flushing hydrants, operating jet vac equipment to clear blockages, excavating and backfilling trenches and repair sites, making water and sewer taps, locating and marking underground water and sewer lines, performing vegetation control around manholes and hydrants, and responding to after-hours emergencies. Work requires the operation of power tools including jackhammers, cut off saws, and pipe cutters as well as some heavy construction equipment such as a backhoe, track hoe, tractors, and loaders around utility lines, traffic, and in tight spaces. Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.