SENIOR UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER

The City of Fairburn is seeking an experienced, skilled professional that has extensive experience performing complex manual work functions associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of water, sewer, and storm water system and performing the daily operations of the city’s water, sewer, and storm water division. Serves as a lead worker. Reports to the Water & Sewer Superintendent.

Hiring Range:            $30.67 - $32.20 Hourly Rate (Depending on qualifications)
 
Work Days/Hours:    Monday – Friday
                                    7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; may be required to work the on call rotation schedule or emergency maintenance repairs

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for performing complex manual work functions associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of water, sewer, and storm water system and performing the daily operations of the city’s water, sewer, and storm water division. Serves as a lead worker. Reports to the Water & Sewer Superintendent.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Leads, trains, and reviews the work of utility maintenance workers providing water, sewer, and storm water service in support of the City's utility service.
• Serves as the lead worker while responding to and working to resolve a wide variety of difficult customer inquiries or complaints concerning water, sewer, and storm water; may direct work to the Utility Maintenance Workers.
•Handle all routine and emergency maintenance on the water, sewer & storm water systems within the City in a timely manner.
•Performs manual work functions and operates equipment associated with water, sewer, and storm water utilities.
•Operates bush hog, backhoe, and other heavy equipment necessary to perform work.
•Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
•Meets with homeowners to identify and resolve water, sewer and/or storm water problems.
•Meets with contractors to discuss placement of water meters, fire hydrants, etc.
•Assists with maintaining the water and sewer department inventory; maintains records relating to inspection, maintenance activity, and repair of the storm water system.
•Perform all locates GAUPC that are water sewer and/or storm water related.
•Collaborates with the fire department to maintain fire hydrants.
•Completes regular maintenance and repairs of water, sewer, and storm water system to ensure proper functionality.
•Communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
•Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
•Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition; reports faulty equipment.
•Operates and maintains assigned vehicles; initiates daily safety and general vehicle appearance checks, cleans vehicle and schedules preventative maintenance service.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: 
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by eight (8) years of related experience in 
construction, maintenance, and/or repair of utility systems, facilities, and water and sewer 
distribution lines and equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and 
experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses or Certifications: 
Must possess a valid State of Georgia driver’s license and must have a satisfactory Motor 
Vehicle Record (MVR) as defined by City Personnel Policy.
State of Georgia Water Distribution Operator & Wastewater Collection System Operator 
license a plus.

Special Requirements: 
Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history 
check and an acceptable driving record. 
Requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment alcohol and controlled substance 
testing.

Requires pre-employment medical evaluation and satisfactory results from a pre-employment alcohol and controlled substance testing in accordance DOT federal regulations.

This position is deemed safety-sensitive and is subject to random alcohol and controlled 
substance testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
• Knowledge of basic principles of lead work and training.
• Knowledge of water, sewer, and storm water systems.
• Knowledge of all aspects of water and sewer line repair.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures necessary to disassemble, repair parts of, and 
reassemble water and sewer lines, pumps and equipment
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.
• Knowledge of computer data entry systems and word processing applications.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices for providing customer service, to include 
meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the department’s service area.
• Skill in using tools necessary for water and sewer line repair and installation.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related 
software to effectively complete a variety of financial tasks with reasonable speed and 
accuracy.
• Skill in effectively responding to and resolving complex inquiries and disputes.
• Ability to read maps as well as utilize a global position system unit and the geographic 
information system.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to plan and organize daily work routine in a variety of field conditions.
• Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established 
policies, procedures and standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, by using correct 
English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and 
exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain tactful, courteous, and effective working relationships 
with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public.
• Ability to plan and organize daily work routine and establish priorities for the completion 
of work.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The work is moderate work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Work requires 
regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, 
typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, 
and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately 
heavy objects and materials. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate 
colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. 
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Performance of essential functions may require 
exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, 
temperature and weather extremes, fumes, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, or 
rude/irate customers. 
 

The City of Fairburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss accommodations with the employer. 

Salary : $31 - $32