What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Sewer Laborer/Equipment Operator position at CITY OF PIGEON FORGE?
Nature of Work
This is semi-skilled to skilled work providing general assistance with the installation, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines, pump stations and appurtenances. Activities associated with the job include making water and sewer taps and service connections, repairing and/or replacing water and sewer lines, unstopping lines and repairing and flushing fire hydrants. Additional activities include performing general grounds maintenance activities, excavating and backfilling trenches and installing water meters, fire hydrants and valves, and additional tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor. Incumbents frequently utilize power tools and mechanized equipment when performing assigned tasks. Job responsibilities require experience working with heavy equipment and machinery utilized for utilities maintenance and repair projects, good decision making and interpersonal skills, ability to follow instructions and consistently adhere to established policies and procedures and sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in a variety of weather conditions. Job performance is evaluated by the immediate Crew Leader, Assistant Utility Supervisor and/or Utility Supervisor through review of the daily tasks completed, willingness to assist with work assignments, compliance with operating policies and procedures and ability to follow instructions and interact effectively with co-workers.
Illustrative Examples of Work
-Gathers tools, materials and supplies for various job assignments and loads into assigned vehicles.
-Provides support to utilities employees, including Crew Supervisors, Equipment Operators, etc. by performing any needed semiskilled and skilled labor tasks.
-Makes water and sewer taps and service connections.
-Repairs and replaces water and sewer lines, manholes and related system components.
-Unstops lines with augers; repairs and flushes fire hydrants.
-Operates trucks, tractors, air hammers, tapping machines and other mechanical equipment when required.
-Operates flushing, cleaning and line inspection equipment.
-Performs general grounds maintenance activities; excavates and backfills trenches.
-Assists with re-paving roads including shoveling asphalt, forming and pouring concrete and other related tasks after completion of installation and repair projects.
-Loads and unloads equipment and materials and assists Equipment Operators in servicing equipment.
-Uses shovels and rakes in tight confined areas not accessible with heavy equipment or machinery.
-Directs traffic around job sites as required.
-Assists with reading water meters when required.
-Installs and/or repairs water meters, fire hydrants and valves.
-Assists with responding to emergency calls and snow and ice removal when required.
-Participates in cleanup activities after completion of projects.
-Performs related duties as required.
