(LKU2)-Utility Worker II-Leaks - The Birmingham Water Works Board : Job Details

Job Information

Job Title: Utility Worker II-Leaks

Department: Distribution

Reporting Relationship: District Supervisor-Construction

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: I

SHIFT: Weekend Shift (Days)

General Responsibilities

Install and maintain water mains, valves, services, meter boxes, vaults, loops, fire hydrants, etc., with maximum efficiency and safety for the general public. Serve in a lead role when working with Utility Worker I regarding efficient location and maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

* Locate leaks and lines accurately to minimize unnecessary excavation and repair costs.

* Train new employees as needed.

* Operate equipment such as pumps, pipe-cutting hand tools, air compressors and radio, including heavy equipment as needed.

* Repair leaks on mains, replace curb stops and copper installations, and repair sleeves and split sleeves.

* Install bracing, blocking and strap fittings, pipes, valves, cut and cap mains.

* Calculate the requirements and requisition concrete, road gravel, fill sand and asphalt.

* Flush mains and service lines after water mains have been installed or repaired.

Essential Job Functions Con't

* Maintain and replace fire hydrants, notify the supervisor of fire hydrant part changes and meet with Fire Department officials when needed.

* Replace and restore paving, concrete and landscaping.

* Read and use maps to locate lines and valves to shut off the water as needed

* Replace and repair service lines and install and replace meter boxes as needed

* Communicate with customers by providing excellent customer service while performing duties.

* Track leak order tickets, reactivate service, and perform disconnect for non-payment.

* Perform disconnect for non-payment and reactivate services.

* Maintain traffic control in the work area using flags to ensure a safe working environment.

Essential Job Functions Con't

* Operate the assigned vehicle, keep it clean and report all mechanical problems. Maintain a valid driver's license.

* Adhere to all traffic laws and safety policies and procedures when driving company vehicles

* Work an on-call rotating schedule outside the regular schedule on a rotating basis.

* Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Alabama Drivers License

Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) class A required

Grade I Water Certification (preferred

Experience

Two (2) years of construction or mechanical experience required; previous experience in leak repairs required. Basic computer skills preferred; excellent customer relation and communication skills preferred.

Supervision

NONE

Physical Demands

* Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods

* Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction

* Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard

* Communication skills using the spoken word

* Ability to see within normal parameters

* Ability to hear within normal parameters

* Ability to move about

* Ability to lift 100 pounds

Work Environment

* Loud noise; work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wet weather conditions

* Work in proximity to operating machinery, traffic, and rural/wooded areas to locate valves

* Confined spaces