Utility Maintenance Worker I

Performs limited equipment operation and responsible unskilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances within the Utilities Division of the City’s Public Works Department.

An employee in this class operates limited equipment and trucks and performs a variety of work as a member of a team or crew engaged in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines. Work involves the installation, replacement, and repair of water and sewer pipes to specific grade and depth, and backfilling and compacting the site. Work also includes making taps to water and sewer mains, installing hydrants, meters, and valves, and making repairs to the water and sewer system. Judgment and initiative are required in the performance of duties. The employee is subject to various environmental conditions, including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, oils, vibrations, and close quarters. Work may also subject the employee to the final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed for accuracy, safety, and adherence to established standards. Work may require the employee to serve on-call and respond to call-back work.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Assists with making water and sewer taps and service connections.
• Repair and maintenance work on water and sewer pipes; repair water leaks, unblock sewer lines, etc.
• Installs hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Unstops sewer lines with pressure machines, vacuum machines, rodding machines, or hand tools.
• Assists with laying water and sewer pipe; adjusts pipe to proper grade and depth and replaces sewer and water lines and related facilities.
• Installs, services, and tests water meters and meter yokes.
• Paints valve box tops and manhole lids for easy location.
• Vegetation management operations on water and sewer right-of-way and outfalls; mowing and trimming grass using weed eater and bush hog; trimming tree limbs using chain saw, pole saw, etc.
• Operates construction equipment such as jackhammers, pipe saws, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, boring machines, and other related light and medium equipment.
• Performs general preventive maintenance on equipment; cleans and washes equipment.
• Reports any unsafe conditions of equipment and other necessary repairs to supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required.