Utility Worker

POSITION TITLE: UTILITY WORKER

The City of Ridgetop will be accepting applications for a full-time utility worker position. The position requires working with sewer and natural gas. Preferred experience with sewer utility work. Must be able to work independently.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in general maintenance and construction work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to carry out simple oral instructions.
• Ability to work with machinery and sharp tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.
• Ability to bend, crouch and stoop.
• Ability to intermittently sit and stand as a result of continuously getting in and out of vehicles.

Ability to pass reasonable fitness and physical standards to safely perform work, if required, as determined by city physician; vision and hearing, normal or corrected sufficient to read, write, distinguish colors, and safely operate tools and equipment used in work; dexterity and fitness sufficient safely operate, utilize and maintain tools and equipment used in work; able to lift and carry about 25 pounds, though greater weights may, at sometimes be lifted, carried and/or placed; dexterity and fitness to grasp, crawl, crouch, bend, stoop, climb, stretch, walk, and otherwise perform physical functions of the assignment.

Work environment

Work environment is generally agreeable with good working conditions but may be dirty or involve exposure to some other disagreeable element. Work is conducted in a normal office setting, in a vehicle, and at construction sites. Noise level is moderate to loud, depending upon employee’s location. Inspection sites can be dirty and cluttered with tools, construction material, and debris. Employees have to climb ladders, stairs, and crawl around in tight spaces. An employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and typical hazards encountered when operating a vehicle. Employee will occasionally be exposed to airborne particles and fumes. Employee will frequently be exposed to building and construction activity. An employee will be exposed various weather conditions that occur within the locality.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent may be required
• Applicants possessing the above qualifications have a good probability for success in this class. However, applicants not possessing these qualifications should apply if they believe their training and experience will enable them to perform the work successfully.
• May be required to pass drug screen by licensed physician or DOT Med.
• Must possess a valid Driver License.
• May be subject to PHMSA and DOT drug testing requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20