Utility Worker - Storm/Sewer Collections

To outline essential job duties, qualification requirements and working conditions for the position of Utility Worker – Storm/Sewer Collections.

• Responsible for maintenance of a municipal stormwater and wastewater collection system in a safe and efficient manner while performing duties ranging from laboring activities requiring extended physical exertion to semi-skilled tasks requiring manipulative skills.
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and hand and power tools, including but not limited to an eductor truck, pick-up truck, sewer rodder, dump truck, backhoe, loader, roto hammer, jack hammer, tapping machine, torque wrench, power cutoff saw, compactor, gas powered water pump, air compressor and flusher varying in frequency depending upon the season, maintenance program, climatic conditions and City or customer needs.
• Performs regularly scheduled maintenance tasks including inspection of manholes, catch basins and inlets and video inspection and high pressure hydraulic cleaning of sewer and stormwater systems.
• Repairs stormwater manholes, catch basins, lids, frames, grates, steps and flow channels.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and utilizes safety equipment as required.
• Performs work in compliance with instructions, policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Controls traffic around work sites including flagging and assembly and set up of traffic control devices such as barricades, cones and flag stands.
• Documents, and maintains complete and concise records of, maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains a clean work environment. Performs clean up tasks throughout shift.

Other job functions:

• May serve on rotating standby or “on-call” duty 24-hours per day for seven days per week.
• Assists with training of other less experienced employees, as assigned.
• May be temporarily assigned to other divisions as needed for support including but not limited to snow plowing, sanding, de-icing application and concrete work.
• Performs other duties as needed or directed.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of full-time equivalent experience working for a stormwater collection, sewer collection or related or in the construction field specifically working with stormwater or sewer collection systems.
• Current WA State CDL Class A Driver's License (tanker endorsement/air brake restrictions removed).
• Must obtain a WA State Flagging Card within six months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

Requires knowledge of:

• The field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by example in this job description.
• Stormwater and sewer collection systems.
• Safe and efficient operation of tools and heavy equipment.
• Safety and security hazards, precautions, standards, policies and procedures.
• Computer operation and software including Microsoft Office products and related database systems. ArcGIS preferred.

Requires the ability to:

• Appropriately understand and apply stormwater and sewer terminology, policies, procedures and legal requirements. Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Skillfully operate a variety of tools and heavy equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective team oriented working relationship with other employees.
• Plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work assignments. Take appropriate initiative.
• Apply sound judgment and problem-solving techniques to make reasoned, timely and consistent decisions.
• Be attentive to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy in performing duties and maintaining records of duties performed.
• Use tact, discretion, respect, persuasion, diplomacy and courtesy to gain cooperation of others and establish and maintain effective teams and professional relationships and rapport with management, employees, representatives of other entities and the public.
• Listen attentively and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups in clear, concise language appropriate for the purpose and parties addressed.
• Develop ways to identify, improve and promote efficient systems and processes.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• Work is performed in outdoor settings for extended periods, in very dirty environments in all weather conditions. Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. Temperatures range from above 100 degrees in the summer to below freezing in the winter.
• Noise levels range from quiet to very loud requiring ear protection.
• Possibility of exposure to raw sewage as well as toxic or unpleasant odors.

Requires the ability to:

• Use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Work outdoors for extended periods of time under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Maintain good eye sight required for close and distant vision and adjusting focus.
• Reach with hands and arms. Regularly and frequently stand, walk, bend over, ambulate up and down ladders and stairs, and have good hand to eye coordination, and finger dexterity to handle, feel and/or operate objects, tools and controls. Occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk and hear with background noise.
• Work in close quarters and confined spaces.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas, to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or to balance workloads.

Management reserves the sole right to add, modify or exclude any duties at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by completion of any job requirements by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment.

At its sole discretion, the City of Wenatchee may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.