Water Utility Laborer

Town of Signal Mountain Position Description

Title: Water Utility Laborer

Department: Water Utilities

Pay Grade 5

Purpose:

Employee is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of water lines, water taps, fire hydrants, meter change outs, and other work. This position is under supervision of the Water Foreman.

Fair Labor Standards Act Service:

Non-exempt. (hourly)

Essential Functions of the Job:

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks, which are also performed but are not incidental to the primary functions. The omissions of specific statements of duties do not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the job necessarily perform every duty listed.

Clean, maintain, and service water pumps, equipment, and tools.

Assist in the repair, replacement or installation of fire hydrants, water meters, water taps for new construction, and updates to water system.

Occasional operation of backhoe and front-end loader.

Read water meters; assist in building maintenance; other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures of maintenance and repair of water lines.

Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety standards and precautions, and city and state traffic laws, rules, and regulations.

Knowledge of equipment and materials in water department. Knowledge of water system operations, plumbing, and pipe-fitting.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with public and other employees.

Equipment:

Dump truck, jackhammer, concrete mixer, front-end loader, backhoe, chain saws, tools, and pavement roller.

Educational Requirements:

Partial high school education with ability to read, write, and speak a minimum amount of English to perform job.

Experience Required:

Less than one year and driver’s license valid in State of Tennessee.

Problem Solving Requirements:

Carry out routine tasks that require a sequence of steps usually performed in a standardized way.

Writing Skills Required:

Complete forms using a few words or numbers; for example, taking telephone messages.

Speaking/Presentation Skills Required:

Answer questions with a brief response or provide standard information to customers/citizens, visitors, callers, supervisors or other employees.

Job Related Communication:

Within the department – daily

With employees in other departments – weekly

With employees in other organizations – infrequently With the public – daily

Planning & Scheduling:

Very limited – little opportunity to plan or schedule own activities.

Difficulty of Work:

Work involves a variety of routine tasks performed in accordance with established and prescribed procedures.

Assignment of Work:

Detailed instructions before tasks or duty begin.

Effects of Work Errors:

Errors are readily detected in normal course of work by standard checks resulting in little or no difficulty in loss of time to correct.

Working Conditions:

On average 50 percent standing, 30 percent walking, and 10 percent sitting. Approximately 60 lbs. or more may be required lifting.

Lifting frequency – some Bending – very frequent

Pushing and/or pulling loads – some Reaching over head – frequent Kneeling – very frequent

Crawling – none

Climbing ladders – frequent

Mental/Visual Effort:

Typing /CRT – none Attention to detail – some Monitoring equipment – some Detailed inspection – none

Transcription/proofreading – none

Adverse Conditions:

Exposure to temperature extremes – very frequent Dangerous equipment – very frequent

Chemicals – some Noise – very frequent

Physical effort/risk – frequent

Other Physical Risks or Efforts:

Working in high places with high water pressure

Pay: $19.02 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21