.Tuolumne Utilities DistrictJob DescriptionUTILITY WORKER 4POSITION: Utility Worker 4DEPARTMENT: Construction / MaintenanceGeneral 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