EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Streets:
Receives project assignments and completion schedules; takes assigned equipment, materials and manpower to the appropriate site and completes the project as directed by the supervisor.
Operates specialized heavy equipment such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoe, bucket trucks, snowplow, street sweeper, asphalt/concrete saws and other similar equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of various street department projects and sites.
Operates trucks, snowplows, and sanders in hauling, plowing, and cleaning streets; performs cement work on flat surfaces, curbs, and gutter; grouts surfaces and joints; performs in a variety of street maintenance projects and road work; patches “chuck” holes, transports road materials, maintains roadways.
Transports and deposits various construction materials such as sand, salt, gravel, dirt, bitumen, etc.; performs hot mix patching, storm drain cleaning, repair and construction, snow and ice control, gravel street maintenance, cold mix patching, debris collection, etc.
Participates in work site safety procedures; using and wearing appropriate safety equipment, sets up barricades, safety signs and signal equipment; may perform flagging assignments to assure work zone safety; attends quarterly safety training classes.
Checks and services assigned equipment; performs daily and weekly routine maintenance and
emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems to the shop for repair.
Water:
Operates backhoe and trenching equipment; performs installation or repair of water service connections, water lines and meters, repairs or replaces fire hydrants, water regulators and plugged water meters; repairs water mains; cleans storage tanks; maintains pump house; monitors city water well storage levels; may read residential and commercial water meters; may deliver water shutoff notices perform shut-offs for delinquent accounts. Responds to emergencies related to the water system. Processes and completes daily work orders; performs new service starts, shut-offs. Checks meter readings to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuation.
Conducts water sampling and delivers to county health for analysis; monitors chlorine levels; tests water using DPD tester to ensure proper chlorine residual levels; reads water flow meter, chlorine pound per day gauge; calculates chlorine dosage and makes proper adjustments.
Operates a variety of hand tools and small power equipment such as jackhammers, roller, compressors, packing machine, threading machine, tapping machine and tampers; cleans tools and equipment to ensure proper working order.
Participates in work zone safety procedures; flags oncoming vehicles to protect the public and workers; sets up warning signs and signalization equipment.
Exercise system valves performs fire hydrant flushing, flow tests and inspections to ensure operational readiness; assist in checking operational function; complete visual inspection for damage; check for proper valve operation; lubricate cap threads; verify that bodies drain properly; perform secondary static, residual and flow readings as needed.
Sewer:
Performs sewer collection system installation, maintenance, and repairs; operates a variety of hand or power equipment, including tapping machine, jackhammer, compactor, rodding machine, etc. Installs new sewer mains; taps mains to make service connections; repairs leaks in sewer system(s). Assists in manhole and sewer line inspection process.
Stormwater:
Preform stormwater drain line and holding pond inspections, installation, maintenance, and repairs of the stormwater system. Operates Vac trailers, sweepers, CCTV vans, and all other required equipment to maintain the stormwater system.
Assist in the oversight of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Program (SWPPP) including inspections, record keeping, illicit discharge incidents, etc.
General:
Locates City-owned utility lines to ensure the city’s GIS mapping system is update and accurate.
Installs seasonal and miscellaneous banners, Christmas decorations; performs minor electrical repairs.
Participates in work zone safety procedures relating to confined space, trench shoring, toxic gases in high concentration, low oxygen environment, explosive chemicals, acids and carcinogens, electrical, heights in excess of twenty (20) feet, and biological hazards.
Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Some knowledge of operating basic manual and power tools; the standard practices, methods, materials and tools necessary for pipeline construction and repair activities; pipe fitting procedures; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trench work construction and pipeline maintenance work; hazards common to heavy equipment operation; safety standards related to street construction and maintenance; material and methods of constructing roads, drain systems, etc.; interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor; develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; work from blueprints; ability to perform basic mathematical computations in reading and using various meters, gauges and related devices.
Work Environment:
Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, lifting, reaching, etc. Periodic exposure to changing weather conditions and seasonal elements. Occasional exposure to high workplaces, work in standing water for periods of time; volatile materials, and toxic materials. Daily local travel required in normal course of job performance. Incumbent must frequently lift 35 to 100 pounds. Position requires rotating stand-by shift work and overtime including holidays and weekends and is subject to call-back in emergency situations.
Clearfield City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Step-In-Grade Qualification Matrix
Grade:
5
Position Title:
Utility Maintenance Specialist
Step 0
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 09
Step 10
$17.67
$19.27
$20.88
$22.48
$24.09
$25.69
$27.31
$28.91
$30.52
$32.12
$33.72
Minimum Qualifications of the Position
Class B CDL (must obtain within 6 months of service)
Backflow Certification
Backflow Certification
Backflow Certification
Backflow Certification
Backflow Technician Certification
1 additional year (2080 hours) of experience
1 additional year (2080 hours) of experience
1 additional year (2080 hours) of experience
1 additional year (2080 hours) of experience
AND
AND
AND
AND
***Internal Application Process Required***
RSI Certification
RSI Certification
RSI Certification
RSI Certification
Water Operator
Water Operator
Water Operator
Water Operator
Certification
Certification
Certification
Certification
Sewer Operator Certification
Sewer Operator Certification
Sewer Operator Certification
Sewer Operator Certification
1 year = 2080 FT hours or 1200 PT hours at matrix hire date anniversary.
1 year = 2080 FT hours or 1200 PT hours at matrix hire date anniversary.
1 year = 2080 FT hours or 1200 PT hours at matrix hire date anniversary.
1 year = 2080 FT hours or 1200 PT hours at matrix hire date anniversary.
1 year = 2080 FT hours or 1200 PT hours at matrix hire date anniversary.
Cannot progress past Step 3 without either Water Operator Certification or Sewer Operator Certification
Cannot progress past Step 6 without all certifications.