Utility Maintenance Worker - Water Dept

City of Rhinelander

Position Description

Job Title: Utility Maintenance Worker

Department: Water Department

Immediate Supervisor: Water Department Superintendent

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Utility Maintenance Worker will routinely operate and perform maintenance upon the water distribution, sanitary and storm water collection systems. This employee will work both independently or as part of a crew to complete assigned work tasks. This employee shall work rotating weekend shifts as per the agreed work schedule.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Operate heavy equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, jetter, vac truck and other machinery in a safe and effective manner.

· Operate computer and office equipment as required to receive and document utility activities.

· Perform daily safety and maintenance checks; responsible for preventative maintenance duties including lubrication and inspection of mechanical equipment; cleaning and installation of underground piping, valves, manholes and equipment to maintain proper operating conditions.

· Perform “Diggers Hotline” requests.

· Properly locate, document and accurately record utility construction and other activities.

· Maintain utility buildings, structures and grounds.

· Perform other utility duties or maintenance as directed by the Water Superintendent or designated Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Knowledge of the operation of backhoes, front-end loaders, vac truck, dump trucks, thawing equipment and other routinely used utility equipment items.

· Knowledge of required equipment operational safety, and, experience in equipment cleaning and maintenance.

· Knowledge in the operation, construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of water distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer collection systems.

· Knowledge of installing, testing, reading and repairing water meters.

· Knowledge of electrical and other equipment used for thawing frozen portions of the utility systems.

· Ability to work independently or as a member of a team successfully.

· Ability to read and write to record routine utility activities and records.

· Ability to work with the public and outside contractors in manner that represents City favorably.

· Ability to observe, adapt and react effectively in emergency situations.

· Ability to make joints of various types, drilling and tapping mains and installing any of the appurtenances of the water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utility systems.

· Ability to adapt to periodic assignment to other tasks within the department and relating to other City departments.

· Ability to work designated hours of the position, to include rotating weekend shifts

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain CDL licenses “B, C, D and N” within 12 months from date of employment.
• Shall be a licensed water operator or qualified to become one within 12 months from the date of employment.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

· Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for heavy work.

· Must have the ability to work in an outside environment containing dust, snow, rain and ice.

· This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 70 pounds of force frequently.

Pay: $24.38 - $25.65 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26