Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker (Wastewater and Drainage)

The following duties are typical for this classification. Depending on appointment incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• Install remove and repair large and small water wastewater and drainage services.
• Cut fit lay repair clean and flush water sewer and drainage mains valves and hydrants.
• Spray for weed control clean and otherwise maintain canals drainage ditches and levees using hand and/or power tools.
• Operate large trucks and construction equipment such as loaders backhoes excavators vacuum machines compressors cranes hoists slope mowers and terra tracs.
• Operate a truck; perform minor servicing to truck and report mechanical or other problems; keep truck clean serviceable and stocked with supplies and materials.
• Installation maintenance and repair of meters and meter reading devices; disassemble clean inspect and replace worn parts reassemble and test for accuracy and leaks.
• Assist in the fabrication and repair of water sewer and drainage system parts and equipment such as pipefittings valves pumps small engines and a variety of tools used in water sewer and drainage construction and maintenance.
• Operate a rodding machine and truck hydraulic equipment high pressure combination cleaner and closed-circuit camera equipment in preventive maintenance and emergency cleaning of sanitary sewers and storm drains.
• Locate excavate tap and repair water lines sewer lines and storm drain facilities.
• Install barricades and route traffic in a safe manner.
• Build raise lower and repair maintenance holes and water meter boxes.
• Operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete.
• Operate and maintain a variety of pipe cleaning inspection and maintenance equipment including video air and smoke test vapor rooter and pest control equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of parts supplies and safety equipment used by field construction and maintenance crews.
• Check and update as-built drawings and maps.
• Maintain routine records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Operate modern office equipment including personal or laptop computers.
• Provide information to interested citizens and ensure the safety of the public in performing water sewer and drainage maintenance.
• Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

Knowledge of:

• Methods materials and equipment used in the construction repair and maintenance of water distribution wastewater collection and storm drainage systems.
• Regulatory Standards for Water Wastewater or Drainage as specified through American Water Works Association (AWWA) California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) and American Public Works Association (APWA) based on assignment.
• Safe and efficient work practices.
• City geography and the municipal street system.
• Modern office equipment such as personal or laptop computers.

Ability to:

• Perform heavy manual labor over extended periods of time.
• Perform a wide range of construction and maintenance activities using standard methods and equipment.
• Work effectively with Utilities customers other City employees contractors and the general public.
• Safely and efficiently use hand and power tools.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy construction and repair equipment.
• Respond to emergencies as required.
• Recognize and deal with hazards encountered in the course of work.
• Read interpret and understand blueprints and construction drawings.
• Modify as-built maps as necessary.
• Perform computer operations and specialized business applications.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience:

Two years of work experience in the installation construction and/or repair of: water distribution sewer drainage collection or waterway systems.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Possession of a valid California Class B Driver Permit is required as a condition of continued employment within ninety (90) days after appointment. Possession of a valid Class B Driver License with appropriate endorsements is required by the end of the probationary period.
• Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements is required by the end of the probationary period for some assignments.

Certificate:

• For assignments in Water Distribution: Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade I or higher Certificate issued by the State of California is required by the end of the employees probation period.
• Possession of a Collection Systems Maintenance Grade I or higher Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is desirable.

Assessment:

If considered for appointment candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Respiratory Protective Equipment:

Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such assignments facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Conditions:

Field environment: exposure to a variety of weather conditions heavy equipment traffic dust noxious fumes and noise.

Physical Conditions:

Walking and climbing; lifting and carrying heavy objects; bending and stooping continually and for extended periods of time; and working in cramped and awkward positions.

Work Conditions:

Subject to twenty-four hour emergency call.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.