• THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CITY'S HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM (based on job assignment)

Employees in this position are required to use hearing protection and the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements in administering this program.

• THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CITY OF ROCHESTER DRUG TESTING POLICY

The drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures of the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements, including Minnesota Statutes 181.950 through 181.957; the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988; and/or the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

• Pre-employment and/or periodic testing may be required.

THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY RPU'S AREA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
In order to provide timely services, RPU has designated specific positions which must comply with an area residency requirement, based on job-related necessity where employees in such positions must reside within thirty (30) driving miles of their normally scheduled work reporting location.
New Hires
Individuals hired for designated positions with RPU covered by an area residency requirement who do not meet this requirement shall be allowed no more than twelve (12) months, from their date of hire, in order to meet the thirty (30) driving mile requirement.
Current Employees
RPU employees in designated positions covered by the area residency requirement and who reside at a location that allows them to report to work within thirty (30) minutes from the time notified, prior to March 9, 2012, shall be deemed to comply with RPU's area residency requirement provided that they remain at their current address. If a current RPU employee in a designated position covered by the area residency requirement relocates, their new address/residence must be located within thirty (30) driving miles of their normally scheduled work reporting location and notice must be given to their immediate supervisor prior to relocating to ensure compliance with the area residency requirement.
Promotional Opportunities
Promotions to designated RPU positions covered by an area residency requirement shall be withheld from employees whose address/residence is located more than thirty (30) driving miles from the normally scheduled work reporting location of their new position, with the exception of employees who are willing to relocate within 12 months from date of promotion in order to comply with the thirty (30) driving mile area residence requirement; OR employees who immediately prior to their promotion were in a designated position and resided at a location that allowed them to report to work within thirty (30) minutes from the time notified.
Noncompliance with Residency Requirements
In the event that an employee fails to comply with the residency requirement, the employee will be considered to no longer meet the minimum requirements of the position. In such instance, the City will take formal action, up to and including termination. An employee may be granted an extension if there is credible basis, as determined by the employer, for justification as to why the employee has failed to comply. Said basis shall consist of circumstances not caused or controlled by the employee.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: the City of Rochester municipal water system; water system construction and maintenance (deep wells, underground piping, plumbing and water storage tanks); water system hydraulics
Skill in: performing activities such as pipe fitting, general welding, protective coating application and maintenance of cathodic protection systems, special function valves, pumps, and motors
Ability to: read water system maps, construction project plans and specifications; ability to operate water system construction, and maintenance equipment; communicate effectively orally and in writing
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, and handling
Frequent demands: sitting kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending and twisting
Occasional demands: fine dexterity, climbing, balancing and foot controls
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Work at heights (includes vertical ladders up to 200 feet which require fall protection)
Working around moving machinery (backhoes, dump trucks, cranes, fork-lifts, tractors, mowers, etc.)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
Work in trenches up to 24' deep
The majority of work is completed during the day shift with occasional work at night for emergencies and scheduled maintenance.
This position also requires the occasional handling of irritant and/or potentially toxic chemicals used for maintenance and operation of the water system, such as epoxies, urethanes, solvents, chlorine, acids, lubricants, fuels, cleaning compounds, disinfectants and others are required. Such contacts are to be done in compliance with OSHA and other related safety and handling procedures and regulations.