Tuolumne Utilities District Job Description UTILITY WORKER 4POSITION: Utility Worker 4
DEPARTMENT: Construction / Maintenance
General Description: Performs a variety of construction, maintenance and repair work on water and wastewater distribution, collection, treatment and disposal systems and facilities; assists and performs work in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains, services and appurtenances, fire hydrants, and District facilities. Under general supervision, operates heavy equipment including, but not limited to dozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, graders and trucks. In the absence of the superintendent or foreman, may assume supervision responsibilities of the immediate on-site work crew. Performs other related work as required.
Essential Functions:Transports, operates and maintains heavy equipment used in construction excavation and/or pipeline repairs.Assists in the installation, maintenance, repair, cleaning, and flushing of water and wastewater pipelines and other system facilities.Operates pneumatic tools, compressors, jack hammers, tampers, and similar equipment required to perform assigned tasks.Repairs main and service line leaks and breaks; replaces lines as needed. Chlorinates and disinfects main lines as needed.Repairs water system infrastructure such as gate valves, meter connections, angle stops, service pipes and corporation stops.Taps main lines for new or replacement service.Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on water distribution facility system implements such as fire hydrants, air relief valves, blow-offs, pressure control stations, sample stations, and general District facilities and equipment.Reads meters, shuts services off, seals services, and/or removes meters as directed.Collects water quality samples for laboratory testing.Shuts down main lines in emergencies.Operates various equipment (air compressor, jackhammer, etc.) and forklift (upon certification).Assists contractors and representatives of other utilities with location of District facilities.Complies with all District policies, procedures, rules and regulations including all safety standards.Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of:Procedures, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair, replacement and construction of water and wastewater systems and facilities.Uses, purposes and maintenance of hand and power tools.Operation, use and maintenance of a wide variety of light, moderately heavy, and heavy power-driven equipment.Safe work methods and safety precautions as related to the job.Ability to:Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in general construction, repair, and maintenance activities.Operate equipment used in the performance of the more complex tasks involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater pipelines and facilities, including the skilled operation of heavy equipment.Troubleshoot leak locations and adjust, repair or remedy such defects of malfunctions.Perform strenuous manual labor, often under adverse weather conditions.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Read and transcribe numbers accurately.Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.Maintain clean and orderly work environment.Physical Demands:The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Other Requirements:Education: High school diploma or the equivalency thereof. Must successfully pass within six months of appointment the Office of Water Programs (CSU, Sacramento) Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance course.Drivers License: Must possess a valid Class A California driver's license, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable by the District to operate District vehicles.Experience: Five years experience in underground and above ground construction, working on installation, testing, maintenance and repair of pipelines and facilities, including five years experience operating heavy equipment.Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; five consecutive workdays. Subject to change, as required to meet the needs of the District. Must be willing to work overtime and/or alternate schedule when required. Must participate in the on-call standby rotation on a regular basis and live in Tuolumne County.
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