What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Utility Worker position at City of Fortuna (CA)?
JOB
Under the general direction of the Utilities Superintendent, to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the City's water distribution and sewer collection systems; to perform underground repair and construction work; to supervise the work of others; and to do related work as required.Lead Utility Worker is a full time, front-line supervisor Lead Worker class with responsibility to lead crews and participate in the operation, repair and construction of water and sewer assignments. Incumbent may represent the Utilities Superintendent in the field for assigned work tasks. Work is performed under the general direction of the Utilities Superintendent with considerable latitude granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Work is typically performed outdoors, and may include work in inclement weather, work in a cold and wet environment, and work in confined spaces. Work assignments may include heavy physical and manual labor.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides lead supervision for crews, responsible for upholding city policies with crews, and participates in carrying out duties related to underground utilities and other public works projects. Maintains all records and files of City water and sewer pipes and appurtenances; inspects sewer collection lines for stoppages or damage; unplugs, cleans, and maintains lines with a variety of equipment; sets up traffic safety devices prior to beginning field work; checks manholes for dangerous gasses and uses proper safety precautions when entering underground areas; hydraulically cleans collection lines with high pressure equipment; repairs pressure hoses when necessary; uses power rodding equipment during cleaning operations; digs up and repairs damaged sections of pipe; cuts, installs, threads, and assembles new pipe; repair or replace valves and fittings; reads meters; reads, cleans, tests, and rebuilds meters; maintains records on new water services; flushing, repair, operation and maintenance of fire hydrants, maintains inventories of needed supplies and materials;; inspects new installations; tests and repairs backflow devices; uses a variety of hand and power tools; performs equipment operation; responds to public complaints; performs heavy physical labor and strenuous activities; responds to emergency repair calls; may work weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
High School diploma or GED required. Possession of D2 water distribution and T1 water treatment certification from the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water required. Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be three (3) years of increasingly responsible, related work experience such as would be done by a Utility Worker III working for the City of Fortuna. This would include one (1) year in a position requiring a D2 and T1, and one (1) year of supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to supervise and lead a work crew.
Under the general direction of the Utilities Superintendent, to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the City's water distribution and sewer collection systems; to perform underground repair and construction work; to supervise the work of others; and to do related work as required.Lead Utility Worker is a full time, front-line supervisor Lead Worker class with responsibility to lead crews and participate in the operation, repair and construction of water and sewer assignments. Incumbent may represent the Utilities Superintendent in the field for assigned work tasks. Work is performed under the general direction of the Utilities Superintendent with considerable latitude granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Work is typically performed outdoors, and may include work in inclement weather, work in a cold and wet environment, and work in confined spaces. Work assignments may include heavy physical and manual labor.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides lead supervision for crews, responsible for upholding city policies with crews, and participates in carrying out duties related to underground utilities and other public works projects. Maintains all records and files of City water and sewer pipes and appurtenances; inspects sewer collection lines for stoppages or damage; unplugs, cleans, and maintains lines with a variety of equipment; sets up traffic safety devices prior to beginning field work; checks manholes for dangerous gasses and uses proper safety precautions when entering underground areas; hydraulically cleans collection lines with high pressure equipment; repairs pressure hoses when necessary; uses power rodding equipment during cleaning operations; digs up and repairs damaged sections of pipe; cuts, installs, threads, and assembles new pipe; repair or replace valves and fittings; reads meters; reads, cleans, tests, and rebuilds meters; maintains records on new water services; flushing, repair, operation and maintenance of fire hydrants, maintains inventories of needed supplies and materials;; inspects new installations; tests and repairs backflow devices; uses a variety of hand and power tools; performs equipment operation; responds to public complaints; performs heavy physical labor and strenuous activities; responds to emergency repair calls; may work weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
High School diploma or GED required. Possession of D2 water distribution and T1 water treatment certification from the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water required. Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be three (3) years of increasingly responsible, related work experience such as would be done by a Utility Worker III working for the City of Fortuna. This would include one (1) year in a position requiring a D2 and T1, and one (1) year of supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to supervise and lead a work crew.
