What are the responsibilities and job description for the UTILITY SYSTEM WORKER I - USW I - WATER DISTRIBUTION position at City of Wichita Falls, Texas?
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to maintain the distribution of water and the collection of wastewater. This is accomplished by preparing job sites, installing, cleaning and repairing water and sewer lines; maintaining water and sewer lines, replacing pipes, cleaning and changing meters, cleaning and changing equipment; and cleaning the shop. Other duties include assisting operators and completing related assigned tasks.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Required – Y Type - A Endorsements – N Tanker
Individuals who do not currently have a Class A – N license will be given until 60 days from date of hire or promotion to provide the Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) and 60 days additional time to complete the Commercial Driver's license as a condition of employment
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work different shifts and be on call
Position subject to being called in to work twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, in addition to their regularly scheduled work day.
Mission Essential Position will be required to report for all inclement weather.
This position is expected to regularly work in or around bodies of water greater in depth than 4 feet, which may pose hazard, especially in the absence of swimming ability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.
(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
# Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2 V Maintains meters and fire hydrants by cleaning, repairing and replacing as needed.
3 V Services, repairs, replaces and maintains meter boxes, water lines, sewer lines, and equipment by excavating in and around area, cutting off valves, cleaning out and restoring flow, removing and replacing manhole lids, contacting customers to locate problems, placing clamps on lines, and checking and covering area.
4 H Assists equipment operators and crews by picking up and delivering parts and equipment, spotting lines, and ensuring tools and equipment are available.
5 M Cleans the shop by sweeping out the shop; emptying trash; reorganizing the parts shed; and reporting parts that need restocking.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Formal Education Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Experience Over one year up to and including two years
Primary Work Location - Outdoors
Position : 4440012
Code : 244440-18
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : WATER DISTRIBUTION
Grade : NE 104
Job Family : 49-9071.00 MAINTENANCE & REPAI
Job Class : USW I
Posting Start : 01/27/2025
Posting End : 12/31/9999
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $15.50-$19.38
Salary : $16 - $19
