Wastewater Collection - Utility Worker Trainee

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Under the immediate or general supervision of a Lead Supervisor or higher; to perform, either alone or within a team, required construction, maintenance and operational duties in the assigned Division/Branch of the water and sewer system. The Wastewater Collection Utility Worker may also assist with accomplishing some Water Distribution-related tasks. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED 

These positions do not exercise supervision. 

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

Inspect, clean, repair, install and/or replace damaged Wastewater Collection lines, valves, manhole rings/ lids, and pumps Tap sewer lines, maintain lift stations, operate TV monitor and survey camera, help maintain utility property and easements. 

Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various worksites. 

Maintain a safe and productive work site at all times. 

Operate at least one of the following: backhoe, dump truck, sewer stop/jetter, air compressor, or vacuum truck.  

Utility Worker II 

Operate all the following: backhoe, dump truck, sewer stop/jetter, air compressor, and vacuum truck.  

Investigate customer complaints related to leaks, sanitary sewer overflows, manhole safety, and other issues related to wastewater collection. 

Contact and coordinate with required personnel/agencies to make repairs. 

Communicate effectively with other employees, customers and supervisors the nature and status of work being performed. 

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES 

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge of: 

Safe driving and heavy equipment operating principles and practices. 

All approved methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used to safely repair and maintain water and sewerage systems. 

The different jobs and tasks in the assigned Division/Branch and how they generally impact the operations of the City’s water and sewerage systems. 

The use of general Geographical Information System (GIS) applications. 

City of Abilene Policies and Procedures within six (6) months of employment. 

Skill to: 

Safely operate and care for all tools, vehicles, equipment and materials.  

Safeguard and effectively use assigned information technology equipment in the field. 

Ability to: 

Pay attention-to-detail when performing general maintenance work. 

Accomplish required tasks at their minimum acceptable rate for this position. 

Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in written reports. 

Read and understand street maps displayed on paper and electronic devices. 

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally. 

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do. 

Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect. 

Experience and Training Guidelines: 

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through: 

Utility Worker Trainee 

Experience: 

Six (6) months of experience as a Laborer, Utility Worker, or other related work is required. 

Education/Training: 

A high school diploma or GED is required.   

License or Certificate: 

A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required. 

A Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment is required. 

Utility Worker I 

License or Certificate: 

A Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License is required. 

Possession of or the ability to obtain a TCEQ Wastewater Collection I license within one (1) year of employment is required. 

Utility Worker II 

Experience: 

Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Utility Worker, is required. 

License or Certificate: 

A valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. 

A valid TCEQ Wastewater Collection II license is required. 

A valid TCEQ Wastewater Collection III license is preferred. 

Special Requirements: 

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: 

Working outside or in a confined workspace with exposure to cold, heat, noise, chemicals, and hazardous materials. 

Ability to travel to different sites. 

Availability to work an 8-hour shift during normal business hours and be on standby (on call) to work outside normal business hours, as needed. 

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: 

___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds 

___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds 

___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds 

_X_ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds 

___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds 

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task: 

Codes for how often: 

N  = No 

E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) 

M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) 

I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time) 

A = Almost Never (<10% of the time) 

Code / Task 

_E_ Standing 

_ I_  Sitting 

_E_  Walking 

_E_  Lifting 

_M   Carrying 

_E_  Pushing/Pulling 

_A_  Overhead Work 

_M   Fine Dexterity 

_E    Kneeling 

_E    Crouching 

_A    Crawling 

_M   Bending 

_M   Twisting 

_E    Climbing 

_ I_  Balancing 

_M   Vision 

_M   Hearing 

_ I_  Talking 

___  Other:  _____________________