(UWKA)-UTILITY WORKER II
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Job InformationJob Title: Utility Worker II Department: Distribution Reporting Relationship: Field Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Grade: I Shift: Mon - Thurs 6:30am-5pmGeneral ResponsibilitiesInstall and maintain water mains, valves, services, meter boxes, vaults, loops, fire hydrants, etc. with maximum efficiency and safety for the general public. Serve in a lead role when working with Utility Worker I regarding efficient location and maintenance.Essential Job Functions

Install water mains, valves, services, meter boxes, fire hydrants, vaults, etc., and locate leaks and lines within the distribution system.

Read and use maps to locate lines and valves to shut off the water as needed

Operate equipment such as pumps, pipe-cutting hand tools, air compressors and radio, including heavy equipment such as backhoes and track hoes.

Install bracing, blocking and strap fittings, pipes, valves, cut and cap mains.

Calculate the requirements and requisition concrete, road gravel, fill sand and asphalt.

Maintain and replace fire hydrants, notify the supervisor of fire hydrant part changes, meet with Fire Department officials when needed.

Replace and restore paving, concrete and landscaping.

Essential Job Functions Con't

Flush mains and service lines after water mains have been installed or repaired.

Communicate with customers by providing excellent customer service while performing duties.

Operate the assigned vehicle, keep it clean and report all mechanical problems. Maintain a valid driver's license.

Adhere to all traffic laws and safety policies and procedures when driving company vehicles.

Work an on-call rotating schedule outside the regular schedule on a rotating basis.

Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions Con'tEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver's license required
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) class A required
• ADEM Grade I Certification preferred

CertificationsExperienceTwo (2) years of construction experience required. Basic computer skills preferred; excellent customer relation and communication skills preferredSupervisionNonePhysical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
• Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal parameters
• Ability to move about
• Ability to lift 100 pounds

Work Environment

• Loud noise; work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wet weather conditions
• Work in proximity to operating machinery, traffic, and rural/wooded areas to locate valves
• Confined spaces