WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS UTILITY WORKER I

Description:

This is the entry level class in the Wastewater Utility Maintenance series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Utility Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.

Incumbents are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are incumbents allocated to the journey level.

Since this class is an entry level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from Wastewater Utility Worker Foreman.

Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the performance of wastewater construction and maintenance activities;
  
  

participate in the repair and maintenance of sewer lines including rodding sewer lines, and assist in sewer taps.

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines and manholes; locate sewer lines, replace sewer
  
  

lines; clean drainage ditches and storm drains; flush utility lines; clean man holes.

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of sewer lift stations including general appearance.
  
  

CITY OF COFFEYVILLE

Wastewater Utility Worker I (Continued)

Essential Functions:

• Operate a variety of construction equipment including tractors, trucks, loaders, backhoe and a
  
  

variety of hand tools; use safety equipment and board machine; perform preventive maintenance on

equipment and vehicles; maintain the condition of equipment.

• Assist in locating underground utility lines and cables including sewer lines prior to excavation.
• Perform regular testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high
  
  

performance.

• Assist in the performance of sewer tests including smoke and optical inspections.
  
  

Marginal Functions:

• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Maintain and clean shop area.
• Respond to emergency situations related to the maintenance and operations of the city's utilities.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
  
  

Requirements:

Knowledge of:

Safe handling of traffic in construction zones.

Basic methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to wastewater collection systems.

Wastewater treatment, distribution and collection activities.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability To:

Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled wastewater collection maintenance, construction and repair work.

Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.

CITY OF COFFEYVILLE

Wastewater Utility Worker I (Continued)

Ability To:

Repair wastewater control and pumping equipment.

Perform heavy manual labor.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

• walking, standing or sitting for extending periods of time
• lifting and/or carrying heavy objects
• performing heavy manual labor
• traveling to various work locations
• bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling or standing for extended periods of time
• conducting inspections
  
  

Maintain Effective Audio-visual Discrimination And Perception Needed For:

• making observations
• communicating with others
• reading and writing
• evaluating status of vehicles and equipment
• operating assigned equipment and vehicles
• answering questions
• speaking in a clear and audible voice
• traveling to various work locations
  
  

Maintain Mental Capacity Which Permits:

• making sound decisions and using good judgment
• communicating clearly
• responding to questions
  
  

Effectively Handle a Work Environment And Conditions Which Involve:

• working closely with others
• exposure to dirt and dust
• working under harsh weather conditions
• high level of noise
• potentially dangerous equipment and machinery
• working in confined spaces
  
  

Experience And Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

No experience is required.

CITY OF COFFEYVILLE

Wastewater Utility Worker I (Continued)

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Maintain apprentice program adopted by the City of Coffeyville.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, the appropriate step in the apprentice program towards Journeyman Certificate.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid confined space training.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

Travel from site to site; field environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, climbing, bending, sitting or kneeling for prolonged periods of time; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles; heavy lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity.