POSITION TITLE : Utility Worker / Water Stormwater Maintenance (Hourly)

REQUISITION # : req7515

DEPARTMENT : Stormwater Field Operations

LOCATION : WATER METER SHOP - BLDG D

BENEFIT CATEGORY : Variable Hourly

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Part-Time Hourly

HOURLY RATE : $ - per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS : Application deadline is 3 : 00 MT on 5 / 31 / 2024 .

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You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date.

The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report required.

Non-CDL holders : post offer drug test required within four calendar days (96 hours) of offer . CDL holders required to drug test within two calendar days (48 hours) of offer.

CDL Drivers are required to register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at : Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background.

The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.>

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Potential for paid personal leave and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program : counseling, legal, and financial assistance
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Personal & professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

SUMMARY : The Water Utility Maintenance Operator is a seasonal (6 months) position with the City of Fort Collins Utilities Stormwater Maintenance Division and performs maintenance and repair on stormwater facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Assisting Water Systems Operators in daily maintenance and repair tasks such as replacing water, wastewater, or storm water facilities;

fire hydrants; valves, manholes and storm inlets.

• Ride-a-long with Water Systems Operators and assist in using hand tools, small non-motorized equipment and other equipment needed for the maintenance of Water, Sewer and Stormwater Systems.
• Could participate on a seasonal mowing crew and operate Lawn Mowers, Tractors, Weed Trimmers, etc.
• Completes a maintenance check and performs minor repairs on fire hydrants and secondary valves and restores finish to fire hydrants.
• Operates and maintains equipment and vehicles such as truck, pressure washer, paint sprayer and other applicable equipment.
• Provides customer service by answering questions, providing information and resolving complaints and problems.
• May occasionally work with another stormwater crews repairing infrastructure.
• Acknowledges and follows City safety policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This job has no supervisory responsibilities,

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read maps.
• Ability to operate a variety of light equipment.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to use a computer to access information.
• Word processing and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Knowledge of general equipment and vehicle maintenance repair.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE : High school diploma or GED.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports, service requests and complete work orders. Ability to speak effectively to internal or external customers and employees.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Current Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last updated : 2024-03-23