What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Maintenance Operator I/II/III position at City of Brighton?
Starting hiring salary - Utility Maintenance Operator I $24.39 to $25.85 hourly
Starting hiring salary - Utility Maintenance Operator II $27.35 to $28.99 hourly
Starting hiring salary - Utility Maintenance Operator III $28.97 to $30.71 hourly
DEFINITION
Performs a variety of preventative maintenance and repair of City public infrastructure and property, related to water distribution, wastewater collection systems and the storm drainage collection system, as an Entry-level, Journey-level and/or Master-level position. Work varying shifts and schedules, including on-call, as needed and required by supervisor. Some overtime will be occasionally required and assigned as necessary. This position must work well independently and with teams, while providing excellent, respectful customer service and human relations skills which support the City of Brighton's mission and values.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Receives general supervision from the Crew Leader (Distribution, Collections or Meters), as assigned. The Maintenance Worker I does not supervise others. The Maintenance Worker II/III may supervise subordinates in the absence of or as directed by the Crew Lead.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Excavates, inspects, flushes, cleans and repairs water/sanitary/storm mains, lines and laterals; cuts and removes roots from sanitary sewer mains.
Repairs and/or replaces fire hydrants, meter vaults, water pumps, water distribution lines and water valves; rotates system valves and paints fire hydrants.
Installs new utility services by making taps for new water/sewer utility services.
Locates mains and installations for crews and contractors; prepares sketches of utilities locations; perform a variety of maintenance and repair duties.
Installs, repairs and replaces curb stops, manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults and boxes; exercises, opens and closes valves according to prescribed schedules.
Cleans and maintains pumping and lift and booster station equipment and grounds, checks and replaces pump lubrication and packing, cleans and replaces filters.
Cleans and maintains public-owned stormwater drainage facilities such as inlets, manholes, ponds and channels.
Operates construction equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, front loaders, trenchers, and other tools such as pipe locators, meter test units, rodding equipment, compressors, jack hammers and concrete saws.
Forms, pours and finishes concrete.
Installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of construction and repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.
Reads water meters on assigned routes recording readings, making necessary calculations.
Ensures that meters are registering properly and reports to supervisor on meter conditions, defects or suspicious conditions.
Responds to requests and inquiries from customers of water utilities and from the public.
Identifies equipment needs for each assigned project.
Collects water samples for laboratory testing; may perform routine tests as required.
Maintains daily work log.
Utilizes proper safety precautions for all work performed.
Assists other departments in major projects, as necessary.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, supervisor(s) and the public.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Methods, techniques and tools and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in construction, repair and maintenance.
Use/application of safety practices and purposes of general hand tools and light equipment.
Safe work practices.
Ability to:
Maintain records and follow laws.
Perform safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
Perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities.
Perform semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform heavy manual labor.
Perform on-call duty as required by supervisor.
Walk or remain standing for long periods of time.
Read and interpret basic maps and site plans, if required.
Work independently in the absence of supervision, when necessary.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Utility Maintenance Operator I?–?
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
Possession of Class B CDL1
NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program, Lateral Assessment Certification Program, and Manhole Assessment Certification Program2
Utility Maintenance Operator II?–?
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Possession of a Colorado Certified Water Professionals (CCWP) Class I Wastewater Collections1 or Class I Water Distribution1 certificate
Preferred:
One (1) year related experience.
Possession of Class B CDL1 or Class A CDL1
NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program, Lateral Assessment Certification Program, and Manhole Assessment Certification Program2
Utility Maintenance Operator III?–?
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Possession of a Colorado Certified Water Professionals (CCWP) Class II Wastewater Collections1 or Class II Water Distribution1 certificate
Preferred:
Two (2) years related experience.
Possession of a Colorado Certified Water Professionals (CCWP) Class III Wastewater Collections1 or Class III Water Distribution1 certificate
Possession of a Class B CDL1 or Class A CDL1
NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program, Lateral Assessment Certification Program, and Manhole Assessment Certification Program2
?1Advanced certification for this position
2Basic certification for this position
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work in all natural weather conditions (snow, heat, cold, rain, etc.).
Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs. frequently.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
Frequent driving at various times of the day is required.
Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop and generally must be able to utilize a variety of physical postures in order to perform job duties.
Must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
Must be able to hear, talk, see, smell and feel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Ability to complete FEMA ICS 100 and IS 700 training within six (6) months of hire.
Starting hiring salary - Utility Maintenance Operator II $27.35 to $28.99 hourly
Starting hiring salary - Utility Maintenance Operator III $28.97 to $30.71 hourly
Full Salary Range:
UTILITY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I $24.39 - 33.02
UTILITY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I $24.39 - 33.02
UTILITY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR II $27.35- $37.20
UTILITIY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR III $28.97 - $39.45
UTILITIY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR III $28.97 - $39.45
DEFINITION
Performs a variety of preventative maintenance and repair of City public infrastructure and property, related to water distribution, wastewater collection systems and the storm drainage collection system, as an Entry-level, Journey-level and/or Master-level position. Work varying shifts and schedules, including on-call, as needed and required by supervisor. Some overtime will be occasionally required and assigned as necessary. This position must work well independently and with teams, while providing excellent, respectful customer service and human relations skills which support the City of Brighton's mission and values.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Receives general supervision from the Crew Leader (Distribution, Collections or Meters), as assigned. The Maintenance Worker I does not supervise others. The Maintenance Worker II/III may supervise subordinates in the absence of or as directed by the Crew Lead.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Excavates, inspects, flushes, cleans and repairs water/sanitary/storm mains, lines and laterals; cuts and removes roots from sanitary sewer mains.
Repairs and/or replaces fire hydrants, meter vaults, water pumps, water distribution lines and water valves; rotates system valves and paints fire hydrants.
Installs new utility services by making taps for new water/sewer utility services.
Locates mains and installations for crews and contractors; prepares sketches of utilities locations; perform a variety of maintenance and repair duties.
Installs, repairs and replaces curb stops, manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults and boxes; exercises, opens and closes valves according to prescribed schedules.
Cleans and maintains pumping and lift and booster station equipment and grounds, checks and replaces pump lubrication and packing, cleans and replaces filters.
Cleans and maintains public-owned stormwater drainage facilities such as inlets, manholes, ponds and channels.
Operates construction equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, front loaders, trenchers, and other tools such as pipe locators, meter test units, rodding equipment, compressors, jack hammers and concrete saws.
Forms, pours and finishes concrete.
Installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of construction and repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.
Reads water meters on assigned routes recording readings, making necessary calculations.
Ensures that meters are registering properly and reports to supervisor on meter conditions, defects or suspicious conditions.
Responds to requests and inquiries from customers of water utilities and from the public.
Identifies equipment needs for each assigned project.
Collects water samples for laboratory testing; may perform routine tests as required.
Maintains daily work log.
Utilizes proper safety precautions for all work performed.
Assists other departments in major projects, as necessary.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, supervisor(s) and the public.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Methods, techniques and tools and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in construction, repair and maintenance.
Use/application of safety practices and purposes of general hand tools and light equipment.
Safe work practices.
Ability to:
Maintain records and follow laws.
Perform safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
Perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities.
Perform semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform heavy manual labor.
Perform on-call duty as required by supervisor.
Walk or remain standing for long periods of time.
Read and interpret basic maps and site plans, if required.
Work independently in the absence of supervision, when necessary.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Utility Maintenance Operator I?–?
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
Possession of Class B CDL1
NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program, Lateral Assessment Certification Program, and Manhole Assessment Certification Program2
Utility Maintenance Operator II?–?
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Possession of a Colorado Certified Water Professionals (CCWP) Class I Wastewater Collections1 or Class I Water Distribution1 certificate
Preferred:
One (1) year related experience.
Possession of Class B CDL1 or Class A CDL1
NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program, Lateral Assessment Certification Program, and Manhole Assessment Certification Program2
Utility Maintenance Operator III?–?
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Possession of a Colorado Certified Water Professionals (CCWP) Class II Wastewater Collections1 or Class II Water Distribution1 certificate
Preferred:
Two (2) years related experience.
Possession of a Colorado Certified Water Professionals (CCWP) Class III Wastewater Collections1 or Class III Water Distribution1 certificate
Possession of a Class B CDL1 or Class A CDL1
NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program, Lateral Assessment Certification Program, and Manhole Assessment Certification Program2
?1Advanced certification for this position
2Basic certification for this position
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work in all natural weather conditions (snow, heat, cold, rain, etc.).
Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs. frequently.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
Frequent driving at various times of the day is required.
Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop and generally must be able to utilize a variety of physical postures in order to perform job duties.
Must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
Must be able to hear, talk, see, smell and feel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Ability to complete FEMA ICS 100 and IS 700 training within six (6) months of hire.
Salary : $50,731 - $82,056