Utility Svcs Wkr II/CDL - (25-SS)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 21.3 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.6 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

The Utility Services Worker II/CDL serves as a crewmemberduring inspection and investigation of system problemsand performs various tasks to support the operations of the water distribution and sewer collection systems. Major activities include performing repair flushing water distribution systems replacement and lining of mains and service lines laterals taps fire hydrants valves catch basins etc.

• Performs various manual tasks to support the general maintenance and repair activities of the water distribution and sewer collection systems. Assignments can vary from day-to-day and may include investigating customer complaints repairing andmaintaining mains service lines laterals taps fire hydrants and valves meters flushing hydrants and water mains and cleaning catch basins etc.
• Assists in inspecting customers plumbing for illegal connections cross-connections tampered-with meters or seals etc.
• Assists in conducting inspections and investigations of the water and sewer systems in response toissues such aswater leaks sewer problems service backups service breaks meter malfunctions billing issues and other customer complaints.
• Inspects water meters for potential issues and takes appropriate action as needed or instructed flushes fire hydrants and water lines and makes water and sewer taps for new services.
• Assists with inspection of work performed on the distribution system by outside contractors.
• Performs emergency and scheduled work which may include assisting in shutting off mains cleaning catch basins raising and loweringmanholes bringing cleanouts and other assets to grade constructing and installing manholes and cleanouts.
• Distributes and serves appropriate notifications to customers including service interruptions water shut offs no parking signs and other verbal and written communications as applicable.
• Connects and disconnects water and sewer services backfills all excavated areas and assists in moving and positioning equipment at work sites.
• Operates a variety of vehicles equipment and power tools including trailers dump trucks jet vacs combination sewer cleaners compressors and tractors with afront-end loader. Additionallyoperates other attachments such as pile drivers backfill tampers catch basin cleaners paving breakers jackhammers and other equipment related to the maintenance repair and construction of water and sewer systems.
• Assists in preventive maintenance on equipment facilities and stations as directed and check stations sewer lift stations which involves reading instrumentation and responding to various situations that may arise.
• Participates in sample collection of samples and performance of field level water quality analysis in water distribution and sewer collections systems.
• Assists in the setup operation and maintenance of a variety of safety-related equipment according to the DC Waters safety procedures and SOP.
• Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations relating to confined space traffic control excavation work etc. anddirects the installation of traffic control excavation and confined space safety devices.
• Utilizes various equipment to determine the location of underground structures and leaks.
• Assists in meter reading duties meter testing office operations and general distribution.
• Assists in preparing daily work reports recording field data and accurate description of work.
• Cleans and flushes sewer lines televises sewer mains using closed circuit TV camera system.
• Cleans and restores work sites after jobs are completed to ensure that worksites are left in a safe clean condition.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the direction of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships:Interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout DC Water business and property owners and the general public.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential responsibilities.

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.

• Take pride in your provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

• Connect to a strong we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.

• Be your true are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.

• Build your skills and career are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

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