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JOB TITLE:                          Utility Maintenance Worker 1-II
DEPARTMENT:                  Utilities
ACCOUNTABLE TO:        Utility Maintenance Worker III
PAY RANGE:                      No CDL - Grade 6 $11.56, CDL - Grade 9 $13.07
FLSA:                                     Non-Exempt 

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:  Under general supervision, performs manual and semi skilled tasks in their assigned Water and/or Sewer Utility System. Work may vary, individual judgment is limited within prescribed standards and procedures.      

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Physical demands include bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, reaching, walking on rough or uneven terrain, kneeling, and pulling or lifting up to 60#s (greater with assistance).
• Work is performed in uncontrollable working conditions of inclement weather of heat, cold, dampness, and hazardous chemicals;
• Must possess and maintain ODEQ Class D Water and Wastewater Certificate within one year of employment and maintain such Certification throughout employment;
• Must obtain Oklahoma CDL Class B License within 6 months of employment and maintain such License throughout employment; 

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:  

• Keeps water Distribution and Sewer systems operating efficiently. Assists in the repair of water and sewer line breaks;
• Maintains, locates, raises to grade, and marks water main valves, assists in valve and water line mapping;
• Relieves sewer line stoppages by operating hydro-flusher to clear pipe of congesting materials; Cleans and repairs manholes;
• Inspects taps made by contractor to maintain quality control of the taping processes;
• Repairs and replaces fire hydrants and notifying fire department when fire hydrants are out of service;
• Operates jackhammer, excavates trenches, and installs shoring
• May perform physical labor tasks, shovels, loads and hauls gravel;
• Performs other duties as may be required and deemed necessary.
• Prepares daily log of own activities; work is frequently performed in uncontrollable physical conditions of pollution, heat, cold, noise, and dampness;
• Contact with others is incidental to the performance of duties requiring common courtesy and relaying of information;
• Work performed requires care and use of proper safety equipment and following established safety procedures to prevent injury.  

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:  None 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  

• Graduation from High School or its equivalent; PLUS
• One year of progressive work experience, preferably in the operation and maintenance of equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with others;
• Must possess and maintain ODEQ Class D Water and Wastewater Certificate within one year of employment and maintain such Certification throughout employment;
• Must obtain a valid Oklahoma CDL Class B License within 6 months of employment and maintain license throughout employment. 

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS: 

• Troubleshoots minor mechanical equipment problems;
• Troubleshoots and locates causes of water quality complaints;
• Utilizes knowledge of water and sewer line construction and maintenance;
• Performs standby and call back work during off duty hours;
• Follows all applicable safety procedures, uses proper safety equipment, and operates assigned equipment in a safe manner;
• Demonstrates knowledge of safe work practices and procedures;
• Performs other work as directed. 

Contact : Stacie Brown
405-878-1626

Deadline for Applying : Sep 2, 2019 11:59 PM