(UWKB)-Utility Worker I-Construction Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Job Information Job Title:

Utility Worker I-Construction Department:

Distribution Reporting Relationship:

Supervisor FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Grade:

G Shift:

Mon-Fri, 6:30am-3:00pm

General Responsibilities:

Assist the Utility Worker II in repairing leaks, maintenance repairs and valves installations; haul off spoil from excavations; backfill and restore the street with temporary paving and restoring lawns and clean up at the site. Repair and replace fire hydrants. Installation of water mains, service lines, and domestic service taps, cutting rights-of-way for transmission of water mains.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist Utility Worker II on job sites and train new employees
Read and use maps to locate lines and valves to shut off the water
Operate pumps, pipe-cutting hand tools, air compressors and radio equipment
Install bracing, blocking and strap fittings, pipes, valves, cut and cap mains
Calculate the requirements and requisition concrete, road gravel, fill sand and asphalt
Flush mains and service lines after water mains have been installed or repaired
Maintain and replace fire hydrants, notify the supervisor of fire hydrant part changes, meet with Fire Department officials when needed
Communicate with customers by providing excellent customer service while performing duties
Replace and restore paving and concrete, sleeves and landscaping
Perform disconnect for non-payment and reactivate services
Maintain traffic control in the work area using flags to ensure a safe working environment
Operate the assigned vehicle, keep it clean and report all mechanical problems Maintain a valid driver’s license
Adhere to all traffic laws and safety policies and procedures when driving company vehicles
Work an on-call rotating schedule outside the regular schedule on a rotating basis
Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management
Perform other duties as assigned..

Essential Job Functions Con’t Essential Job Functions Con’t Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Certifications Valid Driver’s License requiredValid commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) class A requiredADEM Grade 1 Certification preferred

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in the construction area required. Basic computer skills preferred; excellent customer relations and communication skills preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid driver’s license required
Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) class A required
ADEM Grade I Certification preferred

Supervision:

NonePhysical Demands:

Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
Communication skills using the spoken word
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal parameters
Ability to move about
Ability to lift 100 pounds

Working Environment:

Loud noise; work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wet weather conditions. Work in proximity to operating machinery, traffic, and rural/wooded areas to locate valves
Confined spaces