HWU Utility System Worker I

City of Henderson Kentucky; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Water Utility in Henderson, KY is seeking a Utility System Worker to perform semi-skilled labor and equipment operation for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The role requires reading maps, assisting with repairs, and adhering to safety policies while supporting emergency response and on-call duties.

Responsibilities include operating trucks and hand tools, maintaining equipment and inventory, and participating in training to progress in water system maintenance and safety

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements or obtain within 6–12 months depending on circumstances.
• Fork truck certification may be required.
• Some experience or training in equipment operation, construction labor, or maintenance on water/wastewater lines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and repairing water, wastewater, and stormwaterlines and related components.
• Operate a variety of equipment and tools for department activities.
• Locate lines, leaks, valves, and manholes and assist with safety and housekeeping.
• Read distribution and collection maps to locate service lines, valves, and mains.
• Maintain trucks, tools, and inventory; respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Reading maps

Safety awareness

Tools

Concrete saw

Chainsaw

Jackhammer

Air compressor

Job description

HENDERSON WATER UTILITY CLASSIFICATIONSPECIFICATIONS

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: UTILITY SYSTEM WORKERI

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Thepurposeofthis classificationisto performsemi-skilledmanuallaborandequipmentoperationintheinstallation,repair,andmaintenanceofwaterlines,wastewaterlines,stormwaterlines,andrelatedutilitysystemcomponents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist in maintaining and repairing water, wastewater, and stormwaterlines, and relatedsystemcomponentsincluding:watermains,manholes,meters,meterboxes,taps,andfirehydrants;
• Performvariousmanuallaborfunctionsassociatedwithvarioussystemrelatedprojectsandactivities,whichmay includepouring andsetting concrete,breaking concreteandasphalt,raisingandloweringmanholes,diggingholes/trenches,shovelingmaterials,lifting/movingheavymaterials,andpickingupdebris/litter;
• Operateavariety ofequipment,machinery,andtoolsassociatedwithdepartment activities,whichmayincludeautilitytruck,dumptruck,endloader,tappingmachine,blacktoptamper,aircompressor,jackhammer,pipewrench,pipecutter,concretesaw,chainsaw,grinder,postdriver,shovel,pickaxe,rake, broom,andotherhandtools;
• Operatethewashtruck,vacuumtruck,rotor-rootermachinetoclearlinesandlocateleaksorblockages;
• Complete assigned training and show progressive competency in water, wastewater, and stormwater maintenance and repair procedures, safety training, and basic traffic control;
• Change hanger-heads on copper-setters (meter hanger);
• Raise and lower meter box rims, meter box tops, manhole frames and lids as needed;
• Assist in locating lines, leaks, valves, and manholes;
• Repair lawns, sidewalks, and roads after project repair or construction;
• Maintainassigned crewtruck,tools, trailer(s)andotherequipment that is either permanently or temporarily assigned;
• Maintainproper truckinventory and supplies;
• Ensurenecessaryequipmentisavailableforjobs;
• Performassignedand/or requestedtasksofHWUUtilitySystemCrewLeader;
• Obtain knowledge of and the ability to use Asset & Work Order Management Program;
• Complete assigned work orders in efficient and timely manner;
• Become skillful at reading distribution and collection maps for locating service lines, valves, mains, etc.;
• EnsurepersonalcompliancewithallstatesafetyregulationsandHWUsafetypolicies;
• Ensureproperhousekeepingindepartmentandworkareas;
• Attendappropriatesafetymeetings;
• Assistwithaccidentinvestigationsasnecessary;
• AssistwiththecollectionofhazardanalysisinformationtobeusedineliminatinghazardandreducingincidentattheUtility;
• Performroutinesafetyinspectionsofworkareasandreportorcorrectallidentifiedhazards;
• Ensure that safety equipment is used properly at all times and that work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner;
• Appropriately maintain personal safety equipment;
• Report all work-related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety department;
• Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
• Participate in showing new employees proper safety procedures;
• Provide information to general public while in the field about the work being performed;
• Work on-call as assigned;
• Operate general office equipment and assigned vehicles as necessary to complete essential functions;
• Stay current with computer systems necessary to perform essential functions;
• Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees and contribute to a positive overall morale among co-workers;
• Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance during regular business hours of the Water Utility is required;
• Maintain good public relations (interact with the public in a courteous manner);
• Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
• Respondtoemergenciesasneeded;

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performsrelateddutiesasrequired,necessary,orassigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Required to possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) or be able to obtain the permit within 6 months of hire and the license within 12 months of start date unless it is not feasible due to the extenuating circumstances. In that circumstance, with the written permission of the Department Head and the General Manager, the time limit for obtaining the license may be extended. Fork truck certification may be required.

AdditionalDesired: Some experience and/or training involving equipment operation, construction labor, or maintenance work on water and wastewater conveyance and/or collection lines.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization

Requirestheabilitytodetermine,calculate,tabulate,orsummarizedata/information–includesperformingsubsequentactionsinrelationtothesecomputationaloperations.

Human Interaction

Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment,Machinery,Tools,andMaterials Utilization

Requirestheabilitytooperateandcontroltheactionsofequipment,machinery,tools,and/ormaterialsrequiringcomplexand/orrapidadjustments.

Verbal Aptitude

Requiresthe ability to utilize awidevarietyof referenceanddescriptivedataandinformation.

Mathematical Aptitude

Requirestheabilitytoperformaddition,subtraction,multiplication,anddivision;this mayincludecounting, recordingofcounts, and basicmeasuring.

Functional Reasoning

Requirestheabilitytocarryoutdetailedbutroutinewrittenororalinstructions.Thisinvolvesroutineworkaccordingtoclearlyprescribedstandardpracticeswithsome latitude for independent judgment.

Situational Reasoning

Requirestheabilitytoexercisejudgment,decisivenessandcreativityinsituationsinvolvingavarietyofgenerallypre-defineddutieswhichareoftencharacterizedbyfrequentchange.

ADACOMPLIANCE

Physical Ability

Tasksrequiretheregularandsustainedperformanceofmoderatelyphysicallydemandingwork,typicallyinvolvingsomecombinationofclimbingandbalancing,stooping,kneeling,crouching,andcrawling,andthatgenerallyinvolveslifting,carrying,pushing,and/orpullingofmoderatelyheavyobjects and materials(20-100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Sometasksrequiretheabilitytoperceiveanddiscriminatesounds,depthandvisualcuesorsignals.Some tasksrequire theability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performanceofessentialfunctionsmay requireexposuretoadverseenvironmentalconditions,suchasdirt,dust,pollen,odors,wetness,humidity,rain,temperatureandnoiseextremes,machinery,vibrations,electriccurrents,traffichazards,bright/dimlights,ortoxicagents.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (the Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change. The Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.