Utilities Maintenance I

POSITION TITLE                        UTILITIES MAINTENANCE I

DEPARTMENT                           PUBLIC WORKS

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY     REGULAR

EMPLOYMENT LEVEL              STAFF

UTILITIES MAINTENANCE I/II

DEFINITION:

To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work on the City’s water and wastewater systems; and to operate a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the water, sewer, and storm drainage facilities and systems.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Utilities Maintenance I

This is the entry level class in the Utilities Maintenance series.  Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience. Maintenance Utilities I is distinguished from Maintenance Utilities II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.  This class is typically used as a training class.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Utilities Maintenance I/II

• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Inspect and/or repair chlorine machine, fluoride machine, well equipment, water tower, water meters, drainage systems and sewer systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of systems are functioning properly.
• Maintain a variety of reports and records related to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, and consumption.
• Determine location of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Respond to complaints regarding water leaks, poor taste, color, odor, pressure, loss or no water; evaluate problems and recommend solution to supervisor.
• Contact residents and business owners regarding discontinuation of service; respond to questions from the public.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Operate a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment including backhoe, loader, forklift, combination jet rodder, and trucks of various sizes and weights; load, haul and unload equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• As part of a crew, perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects including pavement cutting, trench excavation, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and back filling and ditch maintenance.
• Cut, fit, lay, repair, tap, clean and flush water mains, pipes, gates and fittings in the repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assist in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
• Service water supply, sewer lift and other pumps.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist with the training of less experience staff (Utilities Maintenance II).

Utilities Maintenance I

Knowledge of:

• Basic uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment.
• Safe work practices.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal regulations, rules and laws. 

Ability to:

• Learn to perform maintenance and repair activities on the City’s water and wastewater systems. 
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Learn to read and understand maps and plans for construction and replacement of sewage and water facilities.
• Learn to operate pumps, fluoride equipment and other types of equipment commonly found in municipal water and wastewater systems.
• Learn to troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment, pumps and systems.
• Accurately complete logs and daily reports.
• Safely operate light and heavy equipment, hand and power tools.
• Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and ability to obtain, a valid California Class B driver license within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must be able to obtain State of California Water Distribution and Water Treatment Operator certifications within eighteen (18) months following hire date.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior knowledge of public works maintenance or backhoe operation

Salary : $44,556 - $56,880