Utility Worker I - Engineering - Inflow and Infiltration

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services is seeking an entry-level technician to perform manual labor tasks related to water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure. The role emphasizes learning technical functions while maintaining safety standards.

The position supports equipment handling, site maintenance, and documentation efforts, with opportunities to gain experience in sewer infrastructure assessments and emergency coverage as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Certifications within nine months: Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, Flagger.

Responsibilities

• Gathers tools and transports materials; cleans and maintains equipment; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as camera, shovels, varioius saws, pumps, and hand tools as necessary to complete tasks.
• Adheres to safety procedures; monitors work environment and directs traffic as needed; wears PPE.
• Provides emergency coverage as directed or required and works on standby status.
• Assists in documenting locations of existing manholes using GPS equipment.
• Assists in condition assessment of sewer infrastructure, including measurements, smoke testing, and placing/removing flow meters.

Job description

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to provide manual labor for and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is an entry-level class that emphasizes the manual labor aspects of crew work while learning the more technical functions.

Essential Functions

• Gathers tools and equipment needed to complete work activities; picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs as needed; and notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements and repairs.
• Operates and maintains a camera, shovels, sharpshooter, probing rod, jet hose, jackhammer, pipe saw, hand saw, chainsaw, pipe cutters, various hand tools, hatchets, machetes, post hole digger, trash pump, hand pump, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees, other individuals, equipment, and property; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project or work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears personal protective equipment.
• Provides emergency coverage as directed or required and works on standby status according to established departmental schedules.
• Assists in documenting locations of existing manholes using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.
• Assists in condition assessment of existing sewer infrastructure: takes visual and electronic measurements, performs smoke testing, enters manholes to place and remove flow meters and CCTV equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; previous experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, or a related field preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Driver's License preferred. Must possess and maintain the following certifications within nine months of hire: Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, and Flagger.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, extreme temperatures, extreme noises, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, falling objects, electric currents, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, animal bites, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances or explosive environments.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.