Worker I – Water Distribution

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs responsible infrequent skilled and semiskilled or
unskilled manual work tasks requiring no special training and minimal experience. This is
manual labor in the performance of infrequent skilled and limited semiskilled or unskilled tasks
of a physically demanding nature. The work involves performing heavy manual labor which
does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience in order to do an
effective job. This position is required to be monitored and trained in task requirements. As
work experience is gained, employees in this class may be assigned to somewhat more difficult
and responsible tasks. Employees in this class work with and around and may operate various
pieces of light automotive and mechanical equipment during a minor portion of their time while
monitored. The work normally is performed under close supervision; however, constant
supervision is not always required for routine and repetitive tasks which can be carried on
without difficulty once they are learned. Position is responsible for the maintenance of indoor
and outdoor facilities, open green space, outdoor areas, athletic fields and mowing and
landscaping. Employees in this class will be under the direct supervision of the department to
which they are assigned.

Positions included in this class are Compost/Recycling Worker I, Park Maintenance Specialist,
Park Maintenance Worker, Recycling/Solid Waste Attendant, Sanitation Worker I, Street
Maintenance Worker, Street Worker I, Wastewater Worker I, and Water Worker I.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Building and park maintenance: buildings, pavilions, structures, offices, bathrooms,

• Programs and rentals: assist with set-up and clean up of programs, events and special

• General horticulture practices: planting, weeding, weed-eating mowing grass, pruning,

• Sweeps streets, sidewalks, shops and alleys, and picks up refuse and brush on streets;
• Loads dirt and construction materials from or onto a truck;
• Performs various street maintenance duties such as spreading rock, sand and salt, and

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• Unstops sewers by using rods, buckets, specialized sewer cleaning and flushing

• As a member of the construction and maintenance crew, does such jobs as breaking

• Works as a member of a crew operating maintenance equipment and power mowers;
• Does simple repair work on buildings and facilities;
• Cleans grounds, playing fields, ponds, pools, paths, playground equipment, walks, and

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Some knowledge of the types
and uses of common hand tools and standard equipment used in construction and maintenance
work particularly as applied to specialized work to which assigned; general mechanical ability
and ability to perform unskilled or semiskilled tasks in construction and maintenance activities;
ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions; ability to read plans and

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complete paperwork required by TDEC; physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous
manual labor for extended periods, under varying weather conditions.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Must possess a high school diploma or
GED and some experience in performing general manual work; or any equivalent combination
of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Tennessee.
Employees in this class assigned to Sanitation, Street and Wastewater Worker must possess a
valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License. Employees assigned to Water Distribution must
possess a valid Class A Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License with a 57 tanker endorsement.
This employee must be 19 years of age prior to obtaining this license. Incumbent will have six
months from date of hire to obtain CDL license.

OTHER REQUISITES: From time to time the incumbent may be assigned special duties by a
superior or, on a temporary basis, may be asked to assist other employees occupying a different
position. Employees in this class may be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays and
may be in an on-call status from time to time. This job description should not be construed as
an all-inclusive statement of every task required of this position, but as a fair representation of
the great majority of the work. Every effort will be made in advance to inform the incumbent
of the temporary additional assignments, which under no circumstances are intended to
constitute a demotion.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements: Task involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of
heavier physical work such as walking on rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping,
working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 lbs.) items and
occasionally very heavy (100 lbs. & over) items. Task involves the operation of hand and
power tools and the range of shop equipment to very exacting tolerances, calling for full
coordination of sensory and manipulative ability in order to achieve full production to
acceptable standards.

Environmental Requirements: Task requires that work be performed in adverse
environmental conditions and inclement weather. Task may involve exposure to noise, hazards
and chemicals.

Sensory Requirements: Task requires color perception and discrimination. Task requires
sound perception and discrimination. Task requires odor perception and discrimination. Task
requires depth perception and discrimination. Task requires visual perception and
discrimination. Task requires oral communications ability.

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Reasonable Accommodation(s): Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be provided for
the employee to perform the required job with adequate strength, dexterity, coordination and
visual acuity and in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the
employee or others in the workplace.

Classification: 01
Non-Exempt
August 06, 2015

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