Distribution & Collection Maintenance Worker I

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**Description**

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**GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES**\

Performs a variety of maintenance work and operates a variety of

equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and

replacement of City water mains, service line valves, fire hydrants,

pumping stations, water towers, water wells, collection mains,

connections, manholes, and lift stations.\

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**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**\

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Water Distribution

& Collection Supervisor.\

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**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**\

None.\

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**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**\

*Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the

following:*

- Inspects and repairs meters, connections, and main breaks ensuring

all aspects of the system properly function.

- Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections and

maintenance activity.

- Determines location of all utility lines from the appropriate

sources prior to excavation.

- Responds to complaints (i.e. leaks, pressure loss, no water, sewer

backups, odor), evaluates situation and completes remediation and/or

explains findings to supervisor.

- Contacts customers in area where services will be temporarily

discontinued, explain why and give estimate when services will be

shut off and turned back on.

- Ensures proper maintenance of equipment by cleaning and checking

equipment after use.

- Drives trucks of various sizes and weights to load, haul and unload

equipment or materials.

- Makes taps, installs new mains and services and disinfects water

mains.

- Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on equipment; refers

defects or repairs to supervisor.

- Operates all construction and power equipment with efficiency.

- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and

security standards.

- Works as labor crew member in construction and maintenance projects,

including pavement cutting, ditch digging, main and pipe repair,

laying and backfilling.

- Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water and

collection mains, pipes, gates and fittings, as needed for repair of

mains and services, and installation of services and service taps;

assists in shutting off broken sections of water main.

- GPS data acquisition pertinent to the City\'s water distribution and

collection systems.

- Inspects and repairs manholes, tap connections, main breaks, and

lift stations ensuring all aspects of the system properly functions.

- Performs scheduled water treatment facility and wastewater treatment

plant maintenance and sludge hauling as required.

- Has a good understanding of the cross connection, backflow

prevention program.

- Performs scheduled in-house maintenance, janitorial duties, mowing,

etc.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

- Ability to obtain skill in operation of all listed tools and

equipment.

- Ability to work safely.

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

with employees, other departments/divisions and the public;

understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

- Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and

procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair of water and

wastewater systems and confined space procedures.

- Skills in the operation of all listed tools and equipment.

- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.

- Requires limited supervision and/or assistance in job ssignments.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

- Although not required upon placement in the position, the employee

must learn to safely and effectively operate various types of

equipment including but not limited to tractors, service truck

cranes, skid-steer loader, lawn mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws and

other similar types of tools and equipment.

- High school diploma or acceptable equivalent required.

- No previous experience required.

**CERTIFICATION(S) AND LICENSE(S)**

- Must possess a minimum valid Class C driver\'s license with a safe

driving record as determined by the employer.

**PRE- EMPLOYMENT TESTING**\

Components of the following pre-employment testing may be conducted and

must be successfully completed by the employee:

- Criminal history background checks.

- Physical Capacity Profile Level 4.

- Drug screen.

- Alcohol testing.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS**\

The work environment and conditions described here are encountered in

performing the