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Utility System
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JOB TITLE:
UTILITY SYSTEM
WORKER - Check position availablility.
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DEPARTMENT:
System
Operations Center
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Utility System Team Leader
WAGE:
Non-Exempt
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JOB OBJECTIVE:
To be knowledgeable in the assigned area of Henderson Water
Utility’s operations in order to effectively install, repair, and maintain
either the water, wastewater, or stormwater lines.
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ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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Assume the tasks
of a Utility System Team Leader on the job at the request of the System
Operations Supervisor
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Maintain
proper inventory and make sure necessary equipment is available for jobs
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Keep appropriate
documentation
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Assist with GIS
data collection as needed
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Supply information
to Engineering to keeps maps current
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Maintain and
repair lines and test new lines
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Assist in locating
lines, leaks, valves, and manholes
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Repair lawns,
sidewalks, and roads after repair or construction
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Ensure that safety
equipment is used properly at all times and that work is carried out in a
safe and efficient manner
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Operate, service,
and maintain backhoe, trucks, and other equipment
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Carry pager for
standby duty as assigned
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Be available for
emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Perform other
duties as assigned/needed
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Maintain a
positive attitude with team/unit
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Maintain good
public relations (interact with the public in a courteous manner)
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In addition to the
above duties, Utility System Workers are required to perform specific duties
within their assigned areas as follows:
Collections:
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Install sewer
lines, taps, manholes, and work with concrete
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Operate the wash
truck, vacuum truck, roto-rooter machine, and snake
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Raise, lower, and
construct manholes
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Clean and maintain
intakes
Distribution:
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Install new water
mains and services
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Maintain, install,
and pressure check fire hydrants
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Install and remove
water meters and meter boxes
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Change hanger
heads on copper setters (meter hanger)
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Raise and lower
meter box rim and top as needed
Stormwater:
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Construct, clean,
and maintain stormwater intakes and transmission lines
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Operate the wash
truck, vacuum truck, roto-rooter machine, and snake
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Construct and
maintain stormwater runoff ditches, creeks, and other conveyances
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GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Needs to develop leadership
qualities and the ability to act in appropriate supervisory capacities.
Must know the day to day operation of the Systems Operation Center
services. Must be able to operate heavy equipment. Needs to be able to
apply basic mechanical rules and principles. Needs to be able to follow
symbolic/diagrammatic systems. Needs to be able to lift heavy loads. Needs
numeric ability sufficient to estimate and apply simple formulas. Needs to
have quick sensory and physical responses and good coordination. Must have
the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
team/unit.
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EDUCATION AND/OR
EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED required.
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PHYSICAL
CAPABILITIES:
Pass alcohol and drug screening test. Based on pre-employment
physical examination and demonstration through job performance is physically
able to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential tasks.
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SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned by supervisor.
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LICENSING OR
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid driver's license. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with
"N" endorsement required within 6 months of start date. Fork truck
certification may be required.
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This job description does
not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or
promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be
relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description
is subject to change by the employer (Henderson Water Utility) at the
discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or
requirement of the job change. The Henderson Water Utility explicitly
reserves the right to modify any of the provision of this job description at
any time and without notice. The duties listed above are intended only as
illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties or essential function does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical
assignment to the position.
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| This page was last updated on
11/06/2010 |
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