Service Maintenance Worker Semi-Skilled Wastewater Collection

City of Phenix City; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Phenix City is seeking a full-time Utilities – Wastewater Collection worker to maintain and repair sewer lines, install main lines and taps, perform concrete work, and handle related general labor tasks outdoors.

Responsibilities include using pipe saws, jackhammers and other tools, setting up traffic control, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting with backhoe/bush hog work as needed.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent training and experience.
• Prior construction experience preferred.
• Valid State Issued Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs main sewer lines, new taps, repair broken line services, cut and clean right-of-ways, and assist in televising sewer lines.
• Assist in positioning traffic control devices around work zones to conform with traffic control standards; direct traffic using devices, signals and radios.
• Gather tools, load onto truck, ensure tools are in good condition, maintain and store equipment properly.
• Attend departmental and safety meetings; follow dress codes and safety rules; perform additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Comprehend directives

Tool operation

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED or equivalent training

Tools

Pipe saws

Jackhammers

Tamps

Shovels

Rakes

Job description

Department: Utilities – Wastewater Collection
Supervisor: Worksite Supervisor

Date Needed: ASAP
Number of Employees Requested: One
Work Hours: Winter: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / Summer: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Overtime as needed

Position Status: Full-time
Reason Needed: Replacement

Location: Municipal Building

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code: SM2

Job Summary

Employees in this position are responsible for maintenance, and/or repair of sewer lines, which includes the installation of main lines, service laterals, broken main lines as well as new taps, concrete work, landscaping, painting, general labor work and limited backhoe and bush hog operations.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Installs main sewer lines, new taps, repair broken line services, cut and clean right-of-ways, and assist in televising sewer lines.

• Assist in positioning traffic control devices around work zones to conform with the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, direct traffic around work zones using traffic control devices, hand signals and two way radios.

• Gather necessary tools and equipment for jobs and loads onto truck. Ensures tools are in good condition and proper working order; cleans tools and equipment and ensures that tools and equipment are stored properly.

• Attends departmental and safety meetings as required, maintains uniforms and safety attire to conform to proper dress codes and safety rules at all times, performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School/GED or equivalent training and experience.

Experience
Prior experience in construction is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid State Issued Driver’s License is preferred.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Various pipe fittings to include PVC, concrete pipe, terra cotta pipe, etc.

• Safety procedures including accident prevention;

Ability to:

• Comprehend directives

• Operate and safely use tools and equipment to include pipe saws, jackhammers, tamps, shovels, rakes, etc.

• Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with co-workers and general public.

• Work under moderate supervision

• Speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard and understood in person and/or over two-way radio.

• See well enough to safely operate equipment

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work location will primarily be outdoors.

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Supervisors, co-workers and other city employees.