What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Person position at Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township?
UTILITY PERSON
JOB DESCRIPTION
General:
The utility person will work directly with the Superintendent and/or Foreman to accomplish all manner of maintenance, repair, and monitoring activities on the Authority’s public water and sewer systems.
This position will be full time at 40 hours per week, shared on-call rotation, and overtime as needed. This position will involve a great deal of physical activity. Successful candidate will be required to test and pass the state certification test for water or wastewater operators within two year's of employment.
Typical Duties:
1. Assist the Foreman in completing service orders on customer accounts. These service orders may involve reading meters, establishing or terminating service, locating and repairing leaks, installing meters and remotes, or any other tasks necessary to establish and maintain reliable service to our customers.
2. Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubrication, operating adjustments, cleaning, and painting in all areas of our physical plants and collection or distribution systems.
3. Perform any necessary corrective maintenance as required in all areas of our physical plants and collection or distributions systems.
4. Perform any necessary preventative maintenance or repairs on Authority vehicles.
5. Maintain maintenance records on all operating machinery, collection and distribution systems, and vehicles.
6. Assist the Foreman in collecting test samples from the water distribution system.
7. Assist the Foreman in monitoring all areas of the sanitary sewer collection system.
8. As directed by the Superintendent or Authority Manager, order chemicals, repair parts, tools, or other necessary supplies.
9. Grass mowing, trimming, and other landscaping duties at all of our plants, pump stations, storage tanks, and offices.
10. Stand in as fill-in operator at our water and/or sewer treatment plants upon successful completion of the operator certification exam.
11. Assist in conducting safety inspections and follow routine safety rules.
12. Rotate on-call to respond to after hour emergencies.
Qualifications:
1. High School Graduate 2. Valid PA Driver’s License 3. Must be able to pass a criminal records check, drug test, and physical exam 4. Must be able to lift 50 pounds 5. Close proximity to job location preferred. Pay based on experience.
Reports To: Superintendent
Primary Work Contact: Foreman
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person