Utility Maintenance Worker I (Wastewater)

An employee in this class performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled work as a member of a crew engaged in the maintenance and/or repair of sewer lines and wastewater pumping stations. Work involves inspection, recordation of data, performing preventive maintenance and some repairs to wastewater pumping stations and sewer mains; operation of trucks and machines to install, maintain or repair sewer system lines, stations or equipment. Work also includes checking, operating and cleaning, utility easements; lawn maintenance and making other repairs to the sewer system. Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens and may require use of breathing apparatus. Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluate through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices. Makes regular inspection tours of sewer pumping stations and storage tanks Performs preventive maintenance Makes repairs such as packing pumps, replacing bearings and seals, changing drive shafts, etc. Cleans pumping stations Mows grass and trims trees and undergrowth at sites Reads wastewater meters Makes records of work activities and readings Repairs sewer pipe Replaces and adjusts pipe to proper grade and depth Repairs and cleans wastewater lines and related facilities Operates front-end loader, dump trucks, Vac trucks, jackhammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines Flags traffic when needed Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as required. Working knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines, pumping stations, meters, and related equipment. Working knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines, pumping stations, meters, and appurtenances. Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools. Working knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment. Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions related to assigned duties. Some knowledge of the municipal water and sewer service policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public. Ability to read utility line maps and equipment operation and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Physical Requirements Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment such as the backhoe and dump truck in a safe manner to fit pipes and other parts, read gauges, and make written records. Graduation from high school and related experience in mechanical, plumbing, utility construction and/or maintenance, and equipment operation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Posession of Grade 1 Collection system operator's certification or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire. Special Requirements Possession of valid North Carolina driver's license; may require commercial driver's license.