Utility Worker I - Swing Shift

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government in Marietta, GA is seeking a skilled laborer to support water distribution and wastewater collection maintenance. The role involves installing, repairing, and inspecting lines, valves, manholes, taps, and related components on a swing shift (Zone 3) from Monday through Thursday, 1:30pm to 12am.

Responsibilities include locating utilities, performing preventive maintenance, operating jet-vac and other equipment, and assisting with site prep, restoration, and safety measures

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Must obtain Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, and Flagger certifications within nine months of hire.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair water and sewer lines and related components.
• Operate tools and equipment (jet hose, jackhammer, pipe saw, CCTV equipment) as needed.
• Provide emergency coverage and standby as required.
• Assist with site preparation, restoration of landscape, and safety measures to protect workers and the public.

Skills

Confined Space Entry

Trenching & Excavation

Flagger

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

This position works on the swing shift in Zone 3, and the work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 1:30pm-12am.

Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces water and sewer lines and related system components: locates manholes, service connections, valves and other utilities, assists with the installation of new sewer taps; clears debris from manholes, water and sewer lines, sewer stream crossings, easements, valve boxes, etc.; inspects and evaluates condition of systems; diagnoses leaks, blockages or other problems; excavates around water and sewer infrastructure; installs appropriate repair fittings; replaces service lines; performs confined space entries into permit required confined spaces as needed; cleans manholes and lines; and changes out sewer rings and lids on manholes, etc.

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.

Performs related activities: saw cuts driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and roads during repair; assist with the preparation and restoration of landscape, property, and other areas to preconstruction conditions that are disrupted as a result of repair work; installs sod, or applies seed, hay, pine straw, and lime where needed.

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.

Performs manual work functions associated with construction and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure: installs and repairs pipe (laying and cutting pipes); cuts and repairs sewer taps; installs and repairs manholes, valve boxes, etc.; clears sewer pipe obstructions; assists equipment operators with site preparation and operation of jet-vac equipment; and performs related labor.

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.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.