Utility Worker III - Public Works Bureau of Utilities Maintenance Division

This is a skilled position performing various laboring and equipment operations functions. Work includes performing skilled duties involving the use of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment. Work may include assisting in the instruction and direction of subordinate crew members as assigned by the crew leader. Work includes tasks needed in the construction operation and maintenance of the public works water and sewer systems including mains manholes valves fire hydrants and other appurtenances depending on the Division to which the employee is assigned. Work is performed with general supervision from a crew leader or technical superior. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines. The work includes limited contact with the public to answer routine inquiries or respond to complaints.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

This is skilled manual work performing various laboring operations. Work includes performing skilled duties involving the use of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment. Work may include assisting in the instruction and direction of subordinate crew members as assigned by the crew leader. Work includes tasks needed in the construction operation and maintenance of public works facilities in the unit to which the employee is assigned. Work is performed with general supervision from a crew leader or technical superior. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines. The work includes limited contacts with the public to answer routine inquiries or respond to complaints

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned:

Drive a dump truck with/without a trailer for hauling sand stone pipe backhoe and other materials to/from construction projects. All bulk materials will be removed or brought in by truck.

Load and unload a backhoe for delivery to and return from job site for various construction projects.

Operates a backhoe or other heavy construction equipment under supervision.

Work with a construction crew on water and sewer installations and repairs.

Operates a sewer jet truck in the routine maintenance and emergency relief of sanitary sewers and house connections.

Operates a sewer vactor unit for cleaning wet wells storm drains and manholes.

Inspects sanitary sewer manholes and pipelines for condition and flow characteristics.

Inspects and maintains utility right of way for access and maintenance.

Carries all hand tools necessary to open manholes.

Updates sewer records with results of findings and assists repair crews.

Reads residential and commercial water meters for billing and maintenance activities.

Performs new meter installations.

Performs meter repairs both inside buildings/homes and outside in pits.

Performs high usage meter investigations.

Troubleshoots and resolves various pressure and flow related inquires and complaints.

Marks locations of water/sewer house connections and mains in accordance with calls from the Maryland One Call Center. This program also known as Miss Utility is required under Maryland State Law.

Operates Mscope or other radio locating device when needed to accomplish the location of water/sewer lines.

Act as construction crew leader in the absence of the Utility IV.

Reads blueprints and contract maps.

Performs inspections and safety checks of equipment and vehicles; performs routine and preventive maintenance to heavy equipment and other mechanical systems.

Observes instruments while vehicle is in operation; takes routine corrective action if malfunction is noted; inspects vehicle for loose parts damaged or worn tires and other items affecting safe equipment operation and reports items to supervisor.

Assists in various construction activities at sites performing manual labor and using hand/power tools motorized equipment and heavy mobile equipment.

Maintains various logs and other operating records documenting assigned tasks and maintenance.

Perform crew leader functions as assigned.

Trains subordinate crew members in equipment operations in trade practices and care and use of tools and materials.

This position is considered emergency essential and as such the incumbent may be required to report for regular work shift during inclement weather or when an emergency situation arises.

This position will be assigned standby status on a rotational basis.

Performs overtime work and may perform oncall services.

May perform duties of a Utility Worker II.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May serve as a crew leader for specific job assignments

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform skilled manual work in laboring operations and 2 years of experience in general laboring or public works maintenance and construction activities which included the use of hand and power tools.

PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of principles practices methods techniques hazards and safety rules and regulations of laboring and motor equipment operations and activities as they relate to heavy construction and maintenance work for water and sewer facilities and meter installations and repairs.

Considerable knowledge of the geography of the County.

Knowledge of tools equipment materials and supplies used in heavy construction and maintenance work.

Knowledge of the functions operation and routine care and maintenance of a variety of wheeled and tracked motor equipment both on and off the highway mechanical equipment manual and power tools.

Skill in the safe and efficient operation of heavy and/or complex motor equipment and tools.

Skill in the efficient use of and care for manual and power tools.

Ability to service wheeled and tracked motor equipment.

Ability to read blueprints and contract maps.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions directions and traffic signals.

Ability to maintain records and complete reports of activities.

Ability to perform heavy labor for prolonged periods of time often under adverse weather conditions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Ability to direct the activities of a laboring or motor equipment operation crew.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to traffic hazards walking hazards confined space hazards customers pets and poisonous plants. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

LANGUAGE SKILLS MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in oneonone and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.

Ability to perform these operations using units of weigh volume and distance measurements.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but not complex written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Class A or Arestricted Commercial Drivers License or the ability to obtain one within six 6 months of employment.

Confined Space Training Certification when required by work assignment.

Maryland State DOT certified Flagging Card.

Water and Sewer Operators License possession of such licensure within time limits specified by the County.

HazMat 40 hour training Certification with 8 hour annual recertification when required by work assignment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.