Utilities Operator I

Utilities Operator I City of Fort Oglethorpe - 5.0 Fort Oglethorpe, GA Job Details Full-time $20.37 an hour 5 days ago Qualifications Plumbing system maintenance and repair Fabrication Equipment repair Outdoor work Safe Drinking Water Act Clean Water Act Meter reading Welding Machine maintenance Entry level Customer complaint resolution Full Job Description JOB This position is responsible for participating in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Repairs and maintains city water and sewer lines.

Locates and repairs leaks.

Connects and disconnects services for customers.

Replaces, repairs, and tests water meters.

Repairs sewer mains and manholes.

Maps and locates water sewer lines.

Monitors the work of contractors; maintains contractor logs.

Reads water meters for billing; re-checks meters for high usage.

Responds to and resolves customer complaints and concerns.

Completes work orders.

Assists in the maintenance of lift stations.

Maintains equipment, pumps, blowers, and motors.

Smoke tests, cameras, and jets sewer lines.

Installs and repairs fire hydrants.

Pressures tests the water distribution system.

Operates assigned equipment, including sewer jet truck.

Builds and breaks down water meters.

Makes welding repairs and fabricates parts.

Performs related duties.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Guidelines include the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, city codes, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application. The work consists of related system operation, maintenance, and repair duties. Inclement weather and field conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of utility services. Contacts are typically with coworkers, customers, contractors, and the general public.

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services. The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.