Utility Maintenance Worker II
Utility Maintenance Worker II
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The City of Fairburn is seeking an experienced Utility Maintenance Worker II with wide variety of semi-skilled to skilled experience working in construction maintenance replacement repair installation and cleaning of the Citys sanitary sewer storm collection system water distribution systems and related facilities. and/or water & sewer and storm water repairs and customer service.Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. The Utility Maintenance Worker II also provides superior customer service to the citizens and customers of the City of Fairburn while handling a variety of water sewer and storm water issues. The incumbent must maintain professionalism and courtesy when exposed to stressful situations. The Utility Maintenance Worker II position is subject to overtime call-back and standby assignments. Local or county government utilities environment is a plus. Experience working with a water management or distribution system a plus. Reports to Water Superintendent.
Hiring Range: $18.39 - $19.30 Hourly (Depending on qualifications)
Work Days/Hours: Monday Friday
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; this position may be subject to overtime call-back and standby assignments.
Posting Start: 07/24/2025
Posting End: 08/07/2025
JOB SUMMARY
Utility Maintenance Worker II with wide variety of semi-skilled to skilled experience working in construction maintenance replacement repair installation and cleaning of the Citys sanitary sewer storm collection system water distribution systems and related facilities. and/or water & sewer and storm water repairs and customer service.Reports to Water Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Handle all routine and emergency maintenance on the water sewer & storm water systems within the City in a timely manner.
- Performs manual work functions and operates equipment associated with water sewer and storm water utilities.
- Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tool after use.
- Meet with homeowners to identify and resolve water sewer and/or storm water problems.
- Meet with contractors to discuss placement of water meters fire hydrants etc.
- Help maintain water department inventory.
- Work with fire department to maintain fire hydrants.
- Perform all locates GAUPC that are water sewer and/or storm water related.
- Help maintain records relating to inspection maintenance activity and repair of the Storm Water System.
- Complete regular maintenance and repairs of water sewer and storm water system to ensure proper functionality.
- Communicates with supervisor employees other departments the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities review status of work exchange information or resolve problems.
- Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
- Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery equipment and tools in operable condition; reports faulty equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by four to five (4-5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid State of Georgia drivers license
Special Requirements:
Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and an acceptable driving record. This position is deemed safety-sensitive and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of water sewer and storm water systems
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in person over the telephone over the public address system and in writing.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate personal computer hardware and software and office equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment
- Skill in organizing coordinating and completing duties to meet scheduled deadlines
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers customers and contractors.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and courtesy in stressful situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is moderate work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Work requires regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing stooping kneeling crouching and crawling and that may involve the lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors sounds depth texture and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt dust pollen odors wetness humidity rain fumes temperature and noise extremes machinery vibrations electric currents traffic hazards toxic agents disease or pathogenic substances.
The City of Fairburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss accommodations with the employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
