Water and Sewer Maintenance Worker I

Job Description

Water and Sewer Maintenance Worker I (914)

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

License

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at time of appointment
Within one (1) year of appointment, a valid California Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or above, with endorsements for Air Brakes and Tank Vehicle, is required

Certification

Within one (1) year of appointment, a valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-1 or above) issued by the California Department of Health Services, is required
Maintenance of the required (or up-graded) certification is a condition of continued eligibility to hold status in this position

Current employees appointed to this position prior to January 1, 2001 will be required to have a Grade D-1 or above certification by January 1, 2007.

Typical Duties

Specific job duties of this position may not be included in the list below, nor do the examples cover all duties, which may be performed.

Under immediate supervision:

Performs heavy manual labor
Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in public works, water, recycled water and sewer utility maintenance and construction work
Cuts out sections of asphalt, and removes debris with hand shovel
Assists in laying water lines and installing valves, hydrants, meters and services
Digs for leaks
Repairs leaks in service lines
Caulks joints and taps mains
Repairs, paints and sets out barricades
Cleans and repairs sewer lines
Installs new pipe and clean outs
Flushes sewer system
Paints City property and buildings
Assists with repair and maintenance of City buildings
Constructs forms for concrete work
Mixes, pours and finishes cement work, and lays bricks
May assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of solar heating systems owned by the City Utility
May service and drive trucks
May paint and number fire hydrants
May operate trucks and other equipment as assigned
Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of:

Tools, methods, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance of street, water, recycled water and sewer facilities
Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards

Good ability to and skill in:

Ability to:

Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines
Establish and maintain tactful, courteous, and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public
Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
Perform job duties in a safe manner

Supervision Received

Works with the immediate supervision of higher classifications as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

May assist in the training of new personnel as assigned.

Other Requirements

Incumbents of this classification may be required to work shift work, weekends, and unusual hours in emergency situations and to be available on an "on-call" basis
Incumbents of this classification may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job classification

Approved May, 2006