Utilities Service Worker- Sewer R&C

Location:  5415 Utilities Sewer R & C Pay Grade:  A03 FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Under general supervision, participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water and wastewater systems and may be assigned to a water, sewer, or construction team.

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies* 

• Installs and repairs water and wastewater lines and mains.
• Repairs fire hydrants, water services, meters, and meter boxes.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Locates sewer or water lines.
• Installs new service taps.
• Set up of specialized equipment according to guidelines.
• Cleans up of work sites and assists in the maintenance of the stations and grounds.
• Flags traffic at work sites.
• Clears hazardous debris from roadways.
• Checks and repairs meter boxes and leaks.
• Cleans blockages from sewer mains.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Raises and lowers manholes.
• Responds to after-hours emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of 1 year of related experience. An applicant who does not possess a high school diploma or GED at the time of hire may be considered for employment provided the individual obtains a high school diploma or GED within twelve (12) months from the date of hire. An employee hired under this provision must obtain the required high school diploma or GED within twelve (12) months of the employees hire date, is responsible for all costs associated with obtaining the required education or credential, must complete all coursework, preparation, testing, and other requirements on the employee's own time and outside of regular work hours, is not eligible for promotion, transfer, or reclassification to another City position until the education requirement for the position into which the employee was originally hired has been satisfied, and must provide acceptable documentation verifying completion of the high school diploma or GED requirement to the HR Department within the required twelve (12) month timeframe. Failure to obtain the required high school diploma or GED within twelve (12) months of the hire date will result in separation from employment for failure to meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; Class A or B Commercial Driver's License preferred.  Possession of or ability to readily obtain an ODEQ Class D Water License within 6 months of employment is required.

Tasks involve the ability to exert forceful physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of balancing, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds).  Must submit to a drug screening and fitness to work physical.