Utility Maintenance Worker 1

GENERAL PURPOSE:
 

Under various supervision, performs skilled cleaning, repair, inspection, and maintenance work of the City’s water, sewer system and pump stations; operates a variety of equipment in the construction, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water and wastewater facilities and systems; and maintains and repairs the water and treatment plant facility and fixtures as needed/required.    

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned. 

In area of assignment:  

WASTEWATER:  

• Performs sewer line, pump station, and point repair and maintenance including cleaning and root cut with the Jet-Vac truck; operates a variety of equipment and machinery in performing tasks; completes work zone safety form and ensure safety of crew and integrity of repairs; troubleshoots, cleans, repairs, and replaces vacuum pumps, plumbing, probes, floats, and water separators; changes pump seals; removes pump impeller obstructions; vacuums wet wells; and troubleshoots and repairs the electrical systems.  

• Troubleshoots and repairs facility equipment including electrical wiring of out buildings; repairs or replaces a variety of equipment including grit collector chains, sprockets, aerator discs, drive belts, filter presses, belts, power cylinders, pumps, gear boxes, seals; and check and shut off valves; overhauls pressure regulators, air compressors, sludge umps, power washer pumps and valves; changes the oil and greases equipment; and repairs and replaces electrical wiring on equipment as needed.   

• Repairs manholes; replaces damaged lids, frames, metal and concrete rings and seals with pressure grout; raises manholes to grade; conducts televising with push camera of sewer mains for obstructions and damage; digs ditches; constructs safety shoring to repair sewer mains; and repairs service lines and reconnects to the sewer main.  

• Monitors creeks and streams for pollution and dumping; and performs fence and gate repairs as needed; assists the Engineering Department on sewer line installation and inspection; assists contractors with troubleshooting and repairs of facility and pump stations; and assists with large scale sewer televising operations; repairs and constructs concrete encasements around sewer main in the creeks; rip-rap creeks to protect encasements; sets up forms and puts down rock; pours concrete for driveways and sidewalks; monitors sewer flow and downloads data logs on laptop computer;  

WATER:  

• Repairs water breaks; performs water taps; digs up and replaces water pits; and lays sod for water breaks.  

• Performs turn off and turn on of customer’s water; responds and replies to customer complaints and concerns; and locates water utilities and lines for customer requests.  

• Takes water samples from several areas in the City and forwards to the State; tests water meters for customers; exercise water main valves; inspects fire hydrants to ensure they are working properly; and inspects and cleans pump stations.  

• Customer service job duties...  

• Trains new employees as needed; and inspects and cleans all water division properties.  

• Customer Service:  

• Locates and reads water meters on an assigned route and records and logs readings  

• Checks consistency of meter readings and reports unusual cases  

• Processes and performs delinquent water shut off and turn on; responds to and assists customers with questions and concerns and issues  

ALL:  

• Conducts minor vehicle repairs; responds and troubleshoots odor calls from residents; installs and repairs facility water lines (fresh and effluent); repairs facility fixtures, toilets, urinals, sinks, and lighting; marks sewer and water lines for Missouri One Call; performs other minor facility upkeep and repairs such as painting and fiberglass repair; and maintains all equipment, small engine repairs, tune-ups, oil and filter changes.  

• Plows snow and puts down salt and sand around stations and facilities as needed during the winter months; mows, weeds, trims trees and performs tree removal around grounds, facilities, and fire hydrants; and unloads heavy parts and materials needed at the facility.    

• Assists the Foreman with budget information, vendor demonstrations; and assists other municipalities in emergency repairs, pump station and culverts repairs and maintenance.  

• Supports the relationship between the City of Belton and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; and performs related duties as required or assigned.  

• Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:  

• Modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of water/wastewater projects.  

• EPA, DNR, APWA, and WEF materials, manuals, technical drawings and blueprints, local building codes and repair manuals.  

• Mathematics, hydraulics, statistics, and engineering principles.  

• The operation of a variety of equipment and tools used in water/wastewater maintenance and repair.  

• Structure, organization and inter-relationships of city departments, agencies, and related governmental agencies and offices affecting assigned functions.  

• Effective communication principles and practices.  

• Basic records management methods and techniques.  

• Project management practices and techniques.  

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.  

• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.  

REQUIRED SKILL IN:  

• Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work.   

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.   

• Performing technical work, maintenance and repairs of complex water/wastewater equipment.  

• Safe operation of various construction equipment and hand tools associated with water/wastewater maintenance and repair functions and excavation equipment.  

• Interpreting codes, ordinances and policies.  

• Reviewing, reading, analyzing, and interpreting equipment repair and maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.  

• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.  

• Establishing, tracking and maintaining accurate files and records.  

• Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication. 

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma/GED.  

• 6 months of experience in the operation and maintenance of water systems that includes the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment related to water maintenance, repair, and construction work.  

• Possession of a valid Class B State Commercial Drivers License with air brakes within six months of hire;   

• Possession of Traffic Control Certificate within six months of hire  

• Possession of Flagger Training within 6 months of hire  

Required Equipment Operations Ability:  

• Automobile  

• Pick-up Truck  

Physical Requirements:  

• Work is generally performed in water/wastewater facility with the majority of work being performed in the field; regularly is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds. 

• Regularly is exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease when working at or conducting on-site inspections of water and wastewater infrastructure construction, maintenance and repair projects and other related duties.