Utility Worker - Water

SUMMARY: Assists in a variety of clerical, analytical and treatment process tasks under the direction and supervision of qualified personnel at the Water Treatment Facility. Some physical labor will be required in operation and basic maintenance of equipment and facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
-Conducts basic mechanical and electrical maintenance under the direction and supervision of qualified personnel.
-May Handle chemicals such as chlorine, fluoride, corrosives, and asphyxiants.
-Fill out work orders and enter service requests.
-Understands and follows City safety regulations.
-Sets up and/or builds equipment as needed.
-Conducts chemical inventories and updates online SDS database.
-Assists in updating and maintaining various emergency response and safety plans under the direction and supervision of qualified personnel.
-Assists in process optimization analysis and studies.
-Collects field process and equipment data.
-May assist in the design and implementation of new systems and processes.
-Scans documents and maintains an indexing system.
-Assists in querying data and assembling reports.
-Drives pickups and cars.
-Cleans plant process areas and equipment.
-Keeps assigned work sites free from trash and debris.
-Keeps trucks and assigned equipment neat, clean, and stocked.
-Attends safety meetings and other training as directed.
-Use/wear required personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures.
-Other duties, as assigned.
-May be exposed to heat, cold, and wet weather.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Attendance:  It is essential that incumbents’ attendance during work hours be reliable and dependable in order to perform scheduled duties satisfactorily.

Mental:  
-Ability to comprehend general and complex oral and written instructions.
-Ability to follow established procedures.
-Ability to operate a Windows PC and associated peripheral computer equipment, such as scanners.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
-Ability to clearly and concisely communicate in writing on technical subjects.
-General knowledge of chemistry.
-Familiarity with basic chemical analysis (pH measurement, titrations) is preferred but not required.
-General knowledge of safety hazards related to the job and equipment.
-Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

Physical: Work in a variety of environments, including, but not limited to, an office environment, industrial facilities, inside small spaces such as pump stations, outdoors on the plant grounds, in heavy construction areas, and in mountain environments.
-Physical strength to perform moderate lifting/carrying 50 lbs. for up to 100 feet. 
-Physical ability to perform bending, twisting, stretching, rotating, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting operations while in awkward positions.
-Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
-Ability to climb stairs and walk on uneven terrain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  
-High School graduation or GED certificate (relevant higher education or certification preferred)
-Valid driver’s license 
-Possess physical strength, flexibility and maneuverability and mental characteristics to perform the duties of the position.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:  
Required to wear safety-toed boots (Utility pays for one pair per season up to $280.00) 
Other safety gear, and hand tools are furnished by the Utility. 
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities.  Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
 
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
 Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body.  The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. 

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
 
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