WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS UTILITY WORKER I

Coffeyville; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coffeyville waste­water utility is seeking an entry-level Wastewater Utility Worker I to assist with routine maintenance and construction tasks under direct supervision. The role focuses on sewer line repair, cleaning, and related activities to support city infrastructure.

Incumbents will perform duties with guidance, gaining experience in locating lines, operating equipment, and basic testing and inspections as part of the city’s wastewater operations.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with limited or no prior related work experience.
• Requires ability to follow established procedures under supervision.
• Must be able to perform routine wastewater maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in wastewater construction and maintenance activities.
• Assist in repair and maintenance of sewer lines and manholes.
• Locate sewer lines and assist with sewer taps and cleaning operations.
• Operate basic construction equipment and use safety gear.
• Support in testing of equipment and inspections.

Job description

Description

This is the entry level class in the Wastewater Utility Maintenance series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Utility Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.

Incumbents are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are incumbents allocated to the journey level.

Since this class is an entry level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from Wastewater Utility Worker Foreman.

Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. 1. Assist in the performance of wastewater construction and maintenance activities;
2. participate in the repair and maintenance of sewer lines including rodding sewer lines, and assist in sewer taps.
3. 2. Assist in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines and manholes; locate sewer lines, replace sewer
4. lines; clean drainage ditches and storm drains; flush utility lines; clean man holes.
5. 3. Assist in the maintenance and repair of sewer lift stations including general appearance.
   CITY OF COFFEYVILLE

Wastewater Utility Worker I (Continued)

Essential Functions:

1. 5. Operate a variety of construction equipment including tractors, trucks, loaders, backhoe and a variety of hand tools; use safety equipment and board machine; perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles; maintain the condition of equipment.
2. 6. Assist in locating underground utility lines and cables including sewer lines prior to excavation.
3. 7. Perform regular testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance.
4. 8. Assist in the performance of sewer tests including smoke and optical inspections.

Marginal Functions:

1. 1. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
2. 2. Maintain and clean shop area.
3. 3. Respond to emergency situations related to the maintenance and operations of the city's utilities.
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