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HENDERSONWATERUTILITYCLASSIFICATIONSPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATIONTITLE: UTILITYSYSTEMWORKERI


PURPOSEOFCLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled manual labor and equipment operation in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water lines, wastewater lines, stormwater lines, and related utility system components.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist in maintaining and repairing water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, and related system components including: water mains, manholes, meters, meter boxes, taps, and fire hydrants;
• Perform various manual labor functions associated with various system related projects and activities, which may include pouring and setting concrete, breaking concrete and asphalt, raising and lowering manholes, digging holes/trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, and picking up debris/litter;
• Operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools associated with department activities, which may include a utility truck, dump truck, end loader, tapping machine, blacktop tamper, air compressor, jack hammer, pipe wrench, pipe cutter, concrete saw, chain saw, grinder, post driver, shovel, pick axe, rake, broom, and other hand tools;
• Operate the wash truck, vacuum truck, rotor-rooter machine to clear lines and locate leaks or blockages;
• Complete assigned training and show progressive competency in water, wastewater, and stormwater maintenance and repair procedures, safety training, and basic traffic control;
• Change hanger-heads on copper-setters (meter hanger); 
• Raise and lower meter box rims, meter box tops, manhole frames and lids as needed; 
• Assist in locating lines, leaks, valves, and manholes;
• Repair lawns, sidewalks, and roads after project repair or construction; 
• Maintain assigned crew truck, tools, trailer(s) and other equipment that is either permanently or temporarily assigned;
• Maintain proper truck inventory and supplies;
• Ensure necessary equipment is available for jobs;
• Perform assigned and/or requested tasks of HWU Utility System Crew Leader;
• Obtain knowledge of and the ability to use Asset & Work Order Management Program;
• Complete assigned work orders in efficient and timely manner;
• Become skillful at reading distribution and collection maps for locating service lines, valves, mains, etc.;
• Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;
• Ensure proper housekeeping in department and work areas;
• Attend appropriate safety meetings;
• Assist with accident investigations as necessary;
• Assist with the collection of hazard analysis information to be used in eliminating hazard and reducing incident at the Utility;
• Perform routine safety inspections of work areas and report or correct all identified hazards;
• Ensure that safety equipment is used properly at all times and that work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner;
• Appropriately maintain personal safety equipment;
• Report all work-related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety department;
• Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
• Participate in showing new employees proper safety procedures; 
• Provide information to general public while in the field about the work being performed;
• Work on-call as assigned;
• Operate general office equipment and assigned vehicles as necessary to complete essential functions;
• Stay current with computer systems necessary to perform essential functions;
• Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees and contribute to a positive overall morale among co-workers;
• Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance during regular business hours of the Water Utility is required;
• Maintain good public relations (interact with the public in a courteous manner);
• Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
• Respond to emergencies as needed;

 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
Required to possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) or be able to obtain the permit within 6 months of hire and the license within 12 months of start date unless it is not feasible due to the extenuating circumstances. In that circumstance, with the written permission of the Department Head and the General Manager, the time limit for obtaining the license may be extended. Fork truck certification may be required.
 
Additional Desired: High school diploma or GED. Some experience and/or training involving equipment operation, construction labor, or maintenance work on water and wastewater conveyance and/or collection lines.
 
 
 
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
DataUtilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information – includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; this may include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out detailed but routine written or oral instructions. This involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices with some latitude for independent judgment.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
 
 
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, or toxic agents.
 
 
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (the Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change. The Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.