What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Maintenance Worker position at City of Duluth?
SUMMARY/PURPOSE To assist in the maintenance, repair, and installation of City-owned utilities. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS This is the entry-level class within the Utility Operations Division. Employees at this level assist other Utility Operations personnel while learning the operations and procedures. SUPERVISION RECEIVED For both one-of-a-kind and repetitive tasks, the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions. Incumbents work as instructed and consult with the supervisor. SUPERVISION GIVEN Does not supervise. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
- Assist with excavation work including digging, shoring, and backfilling trenches.
- Operate jackhammers and other equipment used to repair underground utilities.
- Prepare concrete and other mixtures used in the repair of utilities.
- Assist in the operation of portable or temporary pumping equipment.
- Assist with receipt and storage of materials used to maintain and repair utilities.
- Operate equipment, such as a tandem dump truck, requiring a Class "B" commercial driver's license.
- Assist in stocking service vehicles as needed.
- Assist in pipefitting work including cutting, threading, and tapping, fitting, cementing, and calking pipes.
- Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of valves, stop boxes, drips, taps, water pumping stations, hydrants, air valves, force mains, manholes, catch basins, and other utility structures.
- Dispose of demolition debris such as broken concrete, blacktop, and pipe materials, and deliver to appropriate dumpsites.
- Assist in the operation, inspection, and testing of hydrants, air valves, water pumping stations, and other utility structures.
- Operate a variety of motorized vehicles, power tools, and hand tools.
- Assist in the maintenance and inspection of stormwater sedimentation basins and grizzlies.
- Perform light maintenance, cleaning, and daily service checklist on vehicles.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of indoor garage areas, including sweeping, hosing floors, washing walls, and other cleaning as needed.
- Set up and maintain traffic control equipment.
- Assist in plowing and hauling snow from around utility facilities.
- Assist in the operation of equipment used in sewer line maintenance.
- Assist in maintenance of water pumping stations.
- Assist in operation of the steamer during ice removal in culverts and water facilities.
- Provide information to customers related to utility operations in a professional manner.
- Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
- Other duties may be assigned.