Worker II (Water Distribution & Sewer Collection)

Purpose & Job Related Requirements

Eligible newly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3, 6, and 12 months of service. Valid Driver’s License: $1,500 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $500 increments (not added to base salary). This is a one-time incentive, and you will not be eligible for an additional incentive when you obtain your required CDL license.

This position is housed within the Water & Sewer Division of the Public Utilities Department.

Reports To

Construction and Maintenance Supervisor or Utility Maintenance Crew Leader

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Classification

Personnel System, Requires successful completion of a six month probationary period. Pay Grade: 110

Safety Sensitivity

Safety Sensitive: Yes – CDL; Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to perform manual work functions associated with installation of water/sewer service lines, operate equipment and clean sewer lines and manholes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs water and sewer service lines.
• Performs labor activities.
• Operates/maintains equipment.
• Transports materials and supplies.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

• Work Schedule: Normal work scheduled: Monday - Thursday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm or Tuesday - Friday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. On call 24 hours / day 7 days a week.
• Variability of schedule will be discussed if offered an interview. May be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
• Emergency Position: This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• High school diploma or equivalent required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire a valid Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire a Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging certification.
• One year of water distribution, pipeline construction and maintenance, plumbing, or related experience preferred.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs water and sewer service lines.
• Cleans sewer lines, valve boxes, tools and equipment; cleans and repairs water mains and services under pressure.
• Responds to emergency and stand-by calls on a 24-hour daily basis.
• Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals; responds to customer complaints concerning problems with water and sewer services.
• Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.
• Assists other work crews when needed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and buildings as required.
• Repairs utility cuts necessitated by water and sewer service lines.
• Performs laboring activities such as digging holes, pouring or cutting concrete, patching asphalt, etc.
• Performs water and sewer taps.
• Operates trucks to haul material and supplies; operates other equipment or vehicles as needed.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Limits and lays pipe.
• Installs cautionary signage at job sites.
• Flags traffic around work sites.
• Gathers materials and supplies used in daily activities.
• Utilizes the IPad for daily work assignments through CityWorks in the absence of the supervisor.
• Operates a combination truck to clean sewers and manholes in the absence of the supervisor.
• Assists the supervisor daily in the cleaning of sewer lines.
• Operates equipment such as a front-end loader, dump truck, backhoe, sewer rodding machine, etc.
• Assists in installing sanitary sewer pipes, constructing manholes, and laying pipe.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment; performs preventive maintenance on combination truck.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Public Utilities Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Senior Utility Service Worker.
• Knowledge of unified government policies and procedures pertaining to repair and maintenance of water/sewer service lines and meters, and of other procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines and meters.
• Knowledge of the location of water and sewer service lines and meters and of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and