Utility Systems Worker (Maintenance)

Suffolk; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Utility Systems Worker (Maintenance) to join their Public Utilities Department in Suffolk, VA. The role involves operating and maintaining equipment for water and sewer systems, requiring physical labor and technical skills. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in maintenance work and a valid driver's license. This is a full-time position offering career stability and the opportunity for community service.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in water or sewer maintenance.
• Ability to use tools necessary for maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Operates motorized equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Repairs water and sewer systems including valves and hydrants.
• Maintains city-owned wells and water facilities.

Skills

Knowledge of water and sewer line maintenance work

Ability to perform physical labor

Skilled in the operation of trucks and equipment

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Education

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

Ditching machines

Backhoe

Job description

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Under general supervision, performs specialized maintenance work for the Public Utilities Department. Employees in this class perform work such as operating equipment, installing and maintaining water and sewer lines and equipment, and maintaining equipment and facilities in the Line Maintenance, Water Treatment Plant Production, or Maintenance divisions. Employee must exercise initiative and some independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in contact with customers and the general public.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Â

The City of Suffolk is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

• Operates motorized equipment used in the maintenance and distribution operations of the Public Utilities Department, including a backhoe, ditching machines, boring machines, jackhammers, lawn mowers, and other equipment used in the installation and repair of water and sewer mains, water services, pumps, valve boxes, hydrants, and associated fixtures and inspects and performs minor maintenance on equipment.
• Repairs water and sewer systems; repairs and performs maintenance on valves, hydrants and manholes; assists skilled laborers/mechanics with more complicated repairs to and maintenance of distribution systems.
• Backfills and levels ditches and excavations; grades and repairs roads affected by water and sewer repair.
• Assists with maintaining electrical and electronic systems, and calibrating and adjusting monitoring equipment, electronics, and process logic controllers as necessary.
• Performs maintenance on water and sewer facilities, including priming pumps, repairing electrical floats, checking control panels, operating emergency pumps, repairing vacuum systems, applying degreaser in wells, and releasing pressure from sewer lines.
• Assists lead worker in responding to calls for after hours or emergency repair work.
• Maintains grounds including trimming weeds, removing trees and stumps, cutting grass, etc.
• Monitors and maintains city-owned wells, water towers, pump stations, and vaults located in residential and commercial areas.
• Receives and maintains accurate inventory of parts and supplies; manages an effective material flow system from receiving to stockroom; prepares stockroom for annual inventory; makes inventory adjustments in computerized system.
• Inspects vehicles and reports any problems.
• Prepares related paperwork and reports and assists in recordkeeping and log maintenance.
• Assists mechanics when needed.
• May perform some carpentry duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

One year of experience in water or sewer maintenance, grounds keeping, construction, or closely related work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid driver's license.Â

• Knowledge of ditching machines, boring machines, jackhammers, concrete and pipe saws and other equipment used in water and sewer system maintenance.
• Knowledge of water and sewer line maintenance work.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and proper safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials and supplied used in the repair and maintenance of a variety of water distribution and collection and sewer fixtures.
• Skilled in the operation of trucks and motorized equipment. Is skilled in the servicing and care of motorized equipment.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on water distribution and collection equipment and fixtures.
• Ability to use equipment and tools necessary to locate and unearth water and sewer fixtures. Is able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform limited supervisory duties.
• Ability to train less skilled workers in the safe operation of motorized equipment used in water distribution system maintenance.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time, possible under arduous conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to speak and signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
• Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculates ratios, rates and percents.
• Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports; speaks routine sentences using proper grammar.
• Ability to make a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; work in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules but with frequent problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
• Ability to make moderate impact decisions - affects those in work unit.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress and/or emergency situations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Retail

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