Utility Worker

Christian County, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General Statement

Performs a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems and wastewater collection and treatment systems on an assigned shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs routine servicing and corrective maintenance of water/wastewater systems
Cleans vehicles heavy equipment bar screens comminutors weirs drying beds digesters pumps tools and other stationary and portable equipment
Performs routine inspection of vehicles and equipment; performs minor maintenance and lubrication of machinery such as changing oil and greasing equipment
Maintains grounds and buildings: cuts grass weeds and brush; trims trees and bushes; rakes grass leaves and trash; seeds and cares for lawns and ornamental plantings
Operates and maintains vehicles equipment and tools required to load unload haul and spread sand gravel dirt and/or waste products (sludge product waste packaging waste etc.); digs and refills ditches and trenches
Carries or holds materials supplies and tools to assist operations and maintenance personnel
Maintains records to accurately reflect pounds of materials hauled by private contractors or applied to agricultural lands
Understands and carries out oral and written directions
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
Performs other duties as required
Be willing to obtain distribution and/or collection license within two years

Basic Qualifications

Possess a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles equipment farm machinery pumps and equipment used in and around water and wastewater systems
Familiarity with hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles equipment structures and buildings
Experience operating heavy equipment such as backhoes skid steers and mini-excavators is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise active machinery high-pressure fluid systems electrical equipment confined spaces heights and depths fumes airborne particles noxious gases pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit stand stoop twist and bend at the waist turn kneel squat raise arms above shoulder height grasp reach perform repetitive hand movements and have fine coordination to operate equipment; have vision sufficient to operate equipment; and have hearing in the normal range with or without an 8-hour shift one must be able to transport oneself across the facility lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height climb into and out of vehicles having high ground clearance carry a 50 pound toolbox use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts be able to push a push-type power lawn mower for 3 hours and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

General Statement Performs a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems and wastewater collection and treatment systems on an assigned shift. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs routine servicing and corrective maintenance of water/waste...