What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Utility Operator position at City of Union City, GA?
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City
- While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required
- Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position
- Adhere to City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles
- Performs extreme physical labor for extended periods of time under all weather conditions with the ability to lift objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance
- May sit, stand, and walk constantly depending on the job for the day
- Climbs in and out of manholes which can be up to ten (10) feet deep
- Climbs ladders, and in/out of meter pits to complete assigned tasks and duties
- Operates various tools including, but not limited to, impacts, sockets/wrenches, pipe saw, jackhammer, pavement breaker, shovel, sledgehammer
- Operates vehicles of various descriptions
- Removes and replaces various types of pavements while adhering to city and departmental safety requirements
- Properly uses safety gear such as gloves, vests, safety goggles, harnesses and safety signs to complete tasks
- Participates in monthly departmental safety meetings
- Properly secures city equipment to ensure employee and citizen safety
- Must be able to perform job duties as described
- Any other duties as assigned
JOB SCOPE
Job has recurring work situations involving high degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of available resources is high. Errors in judgment could cause disruptions to the City’s mission and adversely impact attainment of the City’s goals. Employee operates independently but results are monitored by the Water/Sewer Supervisor.
This job requires digging, lifting, and breaking of pavement under varying weather conditions while exposed to dampness, fumes, odors, dust, dirt, rain, sleet, snow, heat, chemicals, and foul odors. The employees are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of City owned water/sewer lines, as well as lift stations. This includes, but is not limited to, digging and repairing water/sewer lines etc. The Public Services Department is responsible for problems associated with inclement weather including salting roads during cold weather. The Laborer I is responsible for operating and maintaining light duty vehicles and hand tools. This position requires physical endurance during periods of extreme weather conditions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.27 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Nights as needed
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Union City, GA 30291: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
