Utility Worker I (Water)

About the role

The City of Fulton owns a municipal water system serving approximately 5,000 customers. The system includes six deep wells, eight booster pumps, three elevated towers, three ground storage facilities, and a network of approximately 90 miles of distribution mains. The elevated towers have a storage capacity of 1.5 million gallons, and the ground storage facilities have a capacity of 3.06 million gallons.

Responsibilities

• Assists with ongoing water line operations.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water and sewer pipelines, taps, valves, meter services, fire hydrants, and manholes.
• Evacuates and shores trenches, backfills, cuts, patches, repairs, and resurfaces streets.

Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
• May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have no felony convictions.
• Must have a valid CDL (A or B) Drivers' License or must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain a class "B" CDL at a minimum within the 6-month probationary period.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of the operation/maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Skills

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate vehicles and equipment with both standard and automatic transmissions.
• Accurately document and maintain simple records and logs as well as brief reports.
• Communicate effectively verbally.
• Deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public.
• Perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City's stated mission and philosophy.
• Present an overall professional image.
• Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.

Benefits

• City paid insurance premiums for the employee (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Family Leave).
• 15 Paid Holidays.
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability).
• Free Legends Rec-Plex membership.
• Overtime (as needed).
• Lagers retirement with employer match.
• Nationwide retirement with employer match.
• Discounts for local restaurants.
• Plus, so much more...