Wastewater Collection - Utility Worker Trainee,I,II

About the Role

Performs construction, maintenance, and operational duties in the assigned Division/Branch of the water and sewer system, either alone or within a team. This role may also assist with Water Distribution-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, repair, install, and/or replace damaged Wastewater Collection lines, valves, manhole rings/lids, and pumps.
• Tap sewer lines, maintain lift stations, operate TV monitor and survey camera, and help maintain utility property and easements.
• Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various worksites.
• Maintain a safe and productive work site at all times.
• Operate at least one of the following: backhoe, dump truck, sewer stop/jetter, air compressor, or vacuum truck.
• Utility Worker II: Operate all the following: backhoe, dump truck, sewer stop/jetter, air compressor, and vacuum truck.
• Investigate customer complaints related to leaks, sanitary sewer overflows, manhole safety, and other wastewater collection issues.
• Contact and coordinate with required personnel/agencies to make repairs.
• Communicate effectively with other employees, customers, and supervisors about the nature and status of work being performed.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Safe driving and heavy equipment operating principles and practices.
• Approved methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used to safely repair and maintain water and sewerage systems.
• Knowledge of jobs and tasks in the assigned Division/Branch and their impact on the City’s water and sewerage systems.
• Use of general Geographical Information System (GIS) applications.
• Understanding of City of Abilene Policies and Procedures within six (6) months of employment.

Skills

• Safely operate and care for all tools, vehicles, equipment, and materials.
• Safeguard and effectively use assigned information technology equipment in the field.
• Attention-to-detail when performing general maintenance work.
• Accomplish required tasks at their minimum acceptable rate for this position.
• Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in written reports.
• Read and understand street maps displayed on paper and electronic devices.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Qualifications

Utility Worker Trainee:

• Six (6) months of experience as a Laborer, Utility Worker, or other related work.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver.
• A Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment.

Utility Worker I:

• A Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a TCEQ Wastewater Collection I license within one (1) year of employment.

Utility Worker II:

• Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Utility Worker.
• A valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• A valid TCEQ Wastewater Collection II license.
• A valid TCEQ Wastewater Collection III license is preferred.

Physical Demands

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Working outside or in a confined workspace with exposure to cold, heat, noise, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to travel to different sites.
• Availability to work an 8-hour shift during normal business hours and be on standby (on call) to work outside normal business hours, as needed.

Overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demand Frequency

The following describes the frequency of physical demands during a typical workday:

• Extensive (100 – 70% of the time): Standing, Walking, Lifting, Pushing/Pulling, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing
• Moderate (60 – 30% of the time): Carrying, Fine Dexterity, Bending, Twisting, Vision, Hearing
• Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time): Sitting, Balancing, Talking
• Almost Never (<10% of the time): Overhead Work, Crawling