Utility Worker II

Winder, City of (GA); Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winder is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a range of manual tasks supporting water and natural gas utilities. This role involves installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of infrastructure, plus supervising in the absence of a crew leader.

The position requires a high school diploma, 21+ years of age, and a clear background. A valid Georgia driver’s license is mandatory; overtime and standby duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Twelve (12) months of general or specialized construction or water and gas utilities experience.
• 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 obtained legal work status.
• Must pass a detailed background investigation.
• Work standby and overtime as required or scheduled (evenings, weekends and/or holidays, if necessary)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervises a utilities crew in the absence of a crew leader to complete construction and maintenance activities within the utility systems.
• Locates and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on infrastructure.
• Assists in designing, installing, and setting up traffic control measures to maintain a safe work site.
• Digs ditches, trenches, and postholes; 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.

Skills

Driver's License GA

Manual labor

Construction basics

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Tools handling

Job description

Under supervision performs a variety of work in the general maintenance of water and natural gas utilities. The work is performed as a member of a crew and a supervisor of a crew, although specific individual assignments of a more limited nature may be performed.

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.
• Supervises a utilities crew in the absence of a crew leader to complete construction and maintenance activities within the utility systems.
• Locates and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on infrastructure.
• Assists in designing, installing, and setting up traffic control measures to maintain a safe work site.
• Digs ditches, trenches, and postholes; 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.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Twelve (12) months of general or specialized construction or water and gas utilities experience.
• 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 obtained legal work status.
• Must pass a detailed background investigation.
• Work standby and overtime as required or scheduled (evenings, weekends and/or holidays, if necessary)