Utility Worker I

Job Title: Utility Worker I

Department: Maintenance

Classification: Non-Exempt Union

Supervisor Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Remote Status: No

General Summary:

The DPM Utility Worker I performs a variety of non-technical tasks to support system maintenance. This includes ensuring the safety, availability, reliability, cleanliness, and appearance of DPM vehicles, structures, station areas, guideways, MCF, shop, and administrative areas through custodial and maintenance duties.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Cleans both the interior and exterior of DPM vehicles, as well as maintenance areas when needed.
• Transports materials between vendors, stores, and maintenance staff.
• Clears debris from guideways, storm sewers, drains, gutters, and downspouts; removes snow and ice from walkways.
• Performs custodial duties inside and outside buildings as necessary.
• Carries out general labor tasks as required.
• Operates a motor vehicle (4-wheel drive/standard transmission) with a valid driver's license.
• Participate in technical, safety, and driver training as required.
• Conducts on-the-spot assessments of any unusual vehicle or guideway conditions.
• Assists Mechanical and Electronic Technicians with specific systems as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervision Given To: N/A

Minimum:

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  

Preferred:

• General labor experience in building maintenance.
  
  

Essential:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of snow removal and de-icing techniques.
• General understanding of mixing various chemical solutions for different purposes.
• Ability to apply safety procedures when using gasoline-powered vacuum cleaners.
• Proficient in using a wide range of equipment and tools, including trucks, cars, forklifts, vacuum cleaners, buffing equipment, vehicle workstations, hydraulic lifts, mops, brushes, paint brushes, and shovels.
  
  

Preferred:

• N/A
  
  

Working Environment:

Physical Demands:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work inside
• The majority of the work will be in an office, but the position may require work outside of an office setting
• May be requested to work outside of regular office hours for special program events
• Must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
• Walk, stand, sit, speak, hear and use of manual dexterity
• Prolonged periods standing, bending and stooping, some sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Lift and carry up to 50lbs
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass complete physical examination and drug screen
• Must have a driver’s record compliant to ‘DTC Driving Policy’
• Must maintain certification of DPM task requirements