Water Distribution - Utility Worker Trainee I/II CDL

General Description

Under the immediate or general supervision of a Lead Supervisor or higher; to perform, either alone or within a team, required construction, maintenance and operational duties in the assigned Division/Branch of the water and sewer system.

Supervision Exercised

These positions do not exercise supervision.

Important and Essential Duties

• Inspect, maintain, repair, install and/or replace damaged water distribution and sewage collection lines, valves, fire hydrants, pumps, meters and meter assemblies.
• Assist with cleanup and periodic maintenance of water utility property and easements.
• Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various worksites.
• Operate at least one of the following: backhoe, loader, dump truck, air compressor, vacuum truck/machine.
• Investigate customer complaints related to leaks, low pressure, outages and other issues related to water distribution.
• Contact and coordinate with required personnel and agencies to make repairs.
• Communicate effectively with other employees, customers and supervisors the nature and status of work being performed.

Other Job Related Duties

May also assist with accomplishing some Wastewater Collection-related tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Knowledge Of:
  • Safe driving and heavy equipment operating principles and practices.
  • All approved methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used to safely repair and maintain water and sewerage systems.
  • The different jobs and tasks in the assigned Division/Branch and how they generally impact the operations of the City’s water and sewerage systems.
  • The use of general Geographical Information System (GIS) applications.
  • City of Abilene Policies and Procedures within six (6) months of employment.
• Skill To:
  • Safely operate and care for all tools, vehicles, equipment and materials.
  • Safeguard and effectively use assigned information technology equipment in the field.
• Ability To:
  • Pay attention-to-detail when performing general maintenance work.
  • Accomplish required tasks at the 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.

Experience and Training Guidelines

• For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels.
• Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Be Obtained Through

• Utility Worker Trainee Experience: Six (6) months of experience as a Laborer, Utility Worker, or other related work is required.
• Educational/Training: A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Licenses/Certificates: A valid Texas driver’s license or a military waiver is required. A valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment is required.
• Utility Worker I License/Certificate: A valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required. Possession of or the ability to obtain a TCEQ Class D Water License or Wastewater Collection I license within one (1) year of employment is required.
• Utility Worker II Experience: Two (2) years of experience comparable to that of a Utility Worker I with the City of Abilene is required.
• Licenses/Certificates: A Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. A TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License or Wastewater Collection II License is required. A TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License or Wastewater Collection III License is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
• 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.
• With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
  • Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
  • Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
  • Middle – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
  • Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
  • Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
• Physical Demand Codes:
  • N = No
  • E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
  • M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
  • I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
  • A = Almost Never (
  • Code / Task
    • E = Standing
    • I = Sitting
    • E = Walking
    • E = Lifting
    • M = Carrying
    • E = Pushing/Pulling
    • A = Overhead Work
    • M = Fine Dexterity
    • E = Kneeling
    • E = Crouching
    • A = Crawling
    • M = Bending
    • M = Twisting
    • E = Climbing
    • I = Balancing
    • M = Vision
    • M = Hearing
    • I = Talking
    • X = Other: _____________________