What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I - Water & Sewer position at Southfield, City of (MI)?
- Remove and reset meters, install new meters, and meter parts; dismantle, repair, test, and read meters; record findings and keep other records relating to service calls made. Will perform some minor plumbing.
- Clean and inspect sewers, answer sewer complaints, televise sewer lines, and record all findings.
- Work on a maintenance crew for main breaks, water service line repairs, fire hydrants, and sewer line repair.
- Check to see that meters and visible plumbing are correctly installed and functioning properly; report any defects.
- Perform large water valve repair maintenance, turning, and repair when needed.
- Restore damaged landscape areas due to excavations and other damage.
- Adheres to all safety standards for the operation and maintenance of all City owned equipment.
- Hauls various materials and picks up refuse including dirt, debris, trash and dead animals. Other duties as assigned.
- Performs Miss Dig staking of water and sewer underground utilities with sensitive equipment, in accordance with Miss Dig guidelines.
- Seasonal responsibilities for designated road and neighborhood side street snow removal.
- Respond to customer service calls about high bill complaints, low pressure, and customer concerns. Diagnose and trouble shoot when needed.
- Perform work in confined spaces with entry permits.
- Must be high school graduate or equivalent,
- Must have the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time work experience in any or all the following: construction trades or landscape maintenance and use of manual and power tools. Plumbing skills desired.
- Some knowledge of the mechanical design, parts, and operation of water and sewer systems and the tools used for their testing and repair is desired. Ability to read and understand maps and diagrams.
- Work experience in the operation of comparable heavy equipment is a plus.
- Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license with a good driving record and possess a Commercial Driver's License with Class B with air brake and tankard endorsement upon hire or within 6 months of appointment. Employees who fail to obtain CDL as stated will be subject to termination.
- Ability to perform outdoor manual labor under all weather conditions. Requires moderate to heavy lifting and carrying. Mandatory overtime (may include holidays, nights and weekends).
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers; positive public-service attitude
- Ability to perform clerical duties including, producing legible reports, learn procedures, perform simple mathematical computations rapidly and follow complex directions.
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. When job duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and is subject to change based on business needs of the city.
Salary : $41,579 - $50,939
