Utility Worker I - Engineering - Inflow and Infiltration

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking an entry-level laborer to support water distribution and wastewater collection projects. The role emphasizes manual labor and learning technical functions while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities include gathering tools, transporting materials, performing minor repairs, and assisting in GPS-based location logging and CCTV inspections. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; prior construction/infrastructure maintenance preferred.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers tools and equipment and transports materials to complete work activities.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and tools, performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Follows safety procedures, directs traffic/places markers for project safety.
• Provides emergency coverage as needed and on standby per schedule.
• Assists in locating manholes using GPS and documents locations.
• Assists in CCTV and flow meter tasks to assess sewer infrastructure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS equipment

CCTV equipment

Job description

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.

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. 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.

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.