Utilities Worker I

Winder, City of (GA); Georgia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winder is seeking a Utility Worker I to assist in maintaining water and natural gas utilities. Under supervision, you will work as part of a crew performing installation, repairs, and routine maintenance of mains, meters, hydrants, valves, and related equipment.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, six months of utility experience, and a valid Georgia driver's license. Candidates should be reliable, able to work outdoors in varying weather, and willing to overtime or

Qualifications

• Six months of general or specialized construction or water and gas utilities experience.
• Must be able to standby for overtime, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Must pass a detailed background investigation.
• Must be a United States citizen or have legal work status.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of utilities systems.
• Locate and perform maintenance on infrastructure and equipment.
• Operate and maintain city vehicles and tools as assigned.
• Assist with traffic control measures to maintain a safe work site.
• Participate in street cleaning and related city duties.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Skills

General labor

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Utility Worker I position reports to the assigned Crew Leader or through the chain of command to the Utilities Department. Under supervision performs a variety of work in the general maintenance of water and natural gas utilities. The majority of the work is performed as a member of a crew, although specific individuals' assignments of a more limited nature may be performed. Performs light to heavy manual labor and/or unskilled to semi-skilled tasks to assist with installation and repairs of utilities. Performs a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the utilities system, including mains, services, valves, meters, hydrants, pressure regulators, and all other related equipment and devices. Locates and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on infrastructure. Assists in installing and setting up traffic control measures to maintain a safe work site.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Performs light to heavy manual labor and/or unskilled to semi-skilled tasks to assist with installation and repairs of utilities.
• Performs a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the utilities system, including mains, services, valves, meters, hydrants, pressure regulators, and all other related equipment and devices.
• Locates and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on infrastructure.
• Assists in installing and setting up traffic control measures to maintain a safe work site.
• Digs ditches, trenches, and potholes; loads dirt and construction materials.
• Cuts grass and weeds; rakes and loads grass and brush; and cleans area around utilities.
• Cleans and maintains basic tools used on the job.
• Performs minor repairs on tools, machines, and equipment.
• Performs minor building maintenance, cleaning, and custodial duties as assigned.
• Assists with asphalt patching and repairing streets.
• Operates and maintains City vehicles.
• Participates in street cleaning operations.
• Participates in special City events as required.
• Responds to after hour’s emergencies.
• Works with other departments as assigned.
• Works with various chemicals and/or materials.
• Observes safe-working practices, notifies supervisor of the need for equipment repair or maintenance; corrects or reports any safety concerns or fire hazards.
• Follows and promotes Policy & Procedures of the City of Winder
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Georgia Driver's License and maintain valid license and good driving record.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 19 years of age.
• Six (6) months of general or specialized construction or water and gas utilities experience.
• Work standby and overtime as required or scheduled (evenings, weekends and/ or holidays, if necessary).
• No felony convictions within the prior ten (10) years or while employed in the position.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or has obtain legal work status.
• Must pass a detailed background investigation.