Construction Utility Worker

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of construction duties and tasks in maintaining the mains, valves, hydrants, pipeline appurtenances and services in the Racine Water Utility distribution system.

Essential Duties

• Repairs mains, valves, hydrants, pipeline appurtenances and services using currently accepted construction practices.
• Unloads and loads pipe, fittings and chemicals.
• Drives trucks ranging in size from ton to 54,000 G.V.W.
• Operates the compressor, or a combination of backhoe and hydro crane in excavating for main breaks and service leaks.
• Maintains physical structure using hand tools and power equipment.
• Compiles field data and information on file into reports as assigned.
• Maintains clean and orderly equipment storage areas, locker facilities, and vehicles.
• Affords assistance in departmental functions and tasks with those of other Utility departments, including plant projects, as required.
• Adheres to all safety procedures as defined by the Utility work and safety rules, as well as work zone traffic, and excavation/trenching safety procedures.
• Available to work overtime beyond the normal 40 hour work week during emergency infrastructure repair events.
• Participation as a rotating crew standby member required.
• Ability to work year-round outdoors and in trenches subject to weather conditions; exposure to loud noises, damp, wet, cold, mud, and unpleasant odors; outside on streets, and in varying traffic conditions.
• Ability to work under moderately unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as heavy machinery and power equipment, trenched earth, and construction materials poses a moderate risk of injury.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

• Strong mechanical skills, including a working knowledge of mechanical functions, principles and techniques.
• Working knowledge of all fittings and materials used in maintaining a water distribution system.

Physical Demands of the Position

• Must have good dexterity with ability to hand operate heavy equipment, tools, and instruments, some requiring complex and rapid adjustments in coordination with eye movement, such as leak detection equipment, power hand tools, motor vehicles, computer, calculator, two-way radio and telephone.
• Ability to exert strenuous physical effort to lift and carry objects up to 100 lbs, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, and turning/torqueing valves and apparatus.
• Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarity or difference between characteristics of color, sound and odors.

Equipment Used

• Heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, varying size trucks, powered hand tools, manual hand tools and shovels, valve turner, locating equipment, leak detection equipment, computer/laptop, calculator, two-way radio, and telephone.

Software Technology Used

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Time Management Software (TMS), and Geographic Information System (GIS).

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience in municipal or commercial water/sewer pipeline or service installation or repair is desired.
• A Wiscon in Department of Natural Resources Water Distribution certification is a plus.
• A valid state-issued motor vehicle operating license.
• A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)-Class A is required within 6 months of hire; a temporary CDL is preferred within 3 months of hire.

Other Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent One year of experience in municipal or commercial water/sewer pipeline or service installation or repair is desired. Wiscon in Department of Natural Resources Water Distribution certification is a plus. Valid state-issued motor vehicle operating license. Commercial Driver's License (CDL)-Class A is required within 6 months of hire; a temporary CDL is preferred within 3 months of hire.

Application Instructions

Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/jobs/5385083/construction-utility-worker?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs