Utilities Service Worker- Sewer R&C

One Wagoner County; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Broken Arrow is seeking a skilled worker to install, maintain, and repair water and wastewater systems. Under general supervision, you may be assigned to water, sewer, or construction teams.

Requires a HS diploma or GED and at least 1 year related experience; valid Oklahoma driver’s license; ODEQ Class D Water License within 6 months. This is a safety-sensitive role with random drug testing. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Requires a HS Diploma or GED with at least 1 year related experience.
• Applicants must obtain HS diploma/GED within 12 months if not holding at hire.
• Possession or ability to obtain valid Oklahoma Driver's License; Class A/B preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Water systems

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Maintenance & repairs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's License (Class A/B preferred)

ODEQ Class D Water License (within 6 months)

Job description

Job Description

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*

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Physical Requirements

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.

An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the City of Broken Arrow policies, including the successful completion of a background check and drug/physical screening.

City of Broken Arrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected class. Broken Arrow is committed to reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free/drug free workplace.