Public Service Trainee - Mobile Area Water and Sewer System : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionJob Posting/Class SpecPublic Service TraineeJob TypeFull-timeMobile, ALSALARY: Pay Table AQ, Grade 7 Step A.$16.36 Hourly$2,836.38 Monthly$34,036.57 AnnuallyCAREER DESCRIPTION:Performs routine unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual labor, in the construction and/or maintenance of water and sewer lines, meter repair, grounds and maintenance, water/sewer installations, and cross connections. Performs a variety of indoor/outdoor tasks, using some small hand-operated power tools and mechanical equipment. May operate trucks and other equipment to transport personnel and tools to and from work sites, and to load, unload, and move materials. (The use of an iPad, or other electronic devices, may be required.)DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in this category of work.)DEPARTMENTSWater& Sewer Installations/RepairsRestocks crew truck with parts; assists with the repair of water and sewer lines; fills out daily reports or work diaries to record the number of loads excavated, moved, etc. and the number of hours spent operating equipment; performs various construction, maintenance, and repair tasks related to the operations of the department such as installing pipes and constructing simple structures for protecting equipment and tools.Easement Maintenance/Grounds and MaintenanceUses sling blade and bush axe for clearing sewer line or utility right of ways; uses weed eaters; performs varied grounds and facility maintenance work such as cutting grass, repairing equipment, picking up litter and debris, sweeping buildings and grounds, and cutting or pruning trees and shrubs.Cross Connections Controls & Meter RepairInstalls and replaces residential meters; installs irrigation meters; responds to emergency calls; installs and disconnects water service; assists the commercial meter replacement crew.Water & Sewer Installations/DisconnectionsCompletes work orders sent by customer service; travels throughout the work day turning water on and off for new or existing customers; meter changeouts; works with electronic devices (iPad, GPS) daily.Field Investigation/Infiltration & InflowPerforms smoke tests, dye tests, manhole inspections, flow monitoring and rain gauge maintenance; walks easement gravity mains; assess erosion along access roads; repairs cleanouts and manhole castings; seeks overflowing manholes during periods of wet weather.ClericalVarious clerical and administrative duties related to the Plants, Field Operations, Central Laboratory, and other Miscellaneous departments. May also include duties related to Accounting and Customer Service departments. This position may lead to a possible promotion to a permanent status Merit System job as a Utility Clerk or Customer Service Representative I, after the appropriate working test periods are successfully completed.Permanent Classified Employee (i.e. Public Service Worker I, Utility Clerk, Customer Service Representative I) Benefits:

• Based on Salary; up to $100,000 of Life Insurance-$0 Cost
• Long-Term Disability Insurance-$0 Cost
• Short Term Disability Insurance is available
• RSA (Retirement Systems of Alabama)-Employees pay 6% (Tier II)
• Eligible for Retirement at age 62 with a minimum of 10 years of service
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Superior Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• In-House Training
• Education Reimbursement (Up to $7,500 annually for tuition, books, fees)
• Periodic Cost of Living Increases
• Holiday Gift Card ($40)
• The best working facilities and equipment
• No-Cost Uniforms Annually
• No-Cost Safety Shoes
• Paid Training for Continuing Education and CEU's for Professional Licenses
• Flu Shots Annually-$0 Cost (Includes Spouse)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Accrued 10 Days of Vacation Leave and 10 Days of Sick Leave Annually (at a Rate of 3.077 hours per pay period)
• Health Fair Screenings
• (1) Floating Holiday-8 hours of holiday leave (effective immediately upon hire)
• Flex Benefits Card
• RSA-1/Empower/Nationwide (3 Optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans)
• Access to Premise Onsite Medical Clinic for covered employees, retirees, spouse and dependents (no cost generic prescriptions and low copay)
• Employee Events
• Onsite Employee Fitness Walking Trail

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have a *VALID driver's license

Acceptable Driving Record (based on MAWSS Driving Scale)

Background Check Required

Drug Test and Physical Required

Verifiable GED or High School Diploma Required- NO EXCEPTIONS

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK:Ability to perform heavy manual tasks; ability to understand and follow simple written or oral directions; physical strength and stamina; communicates clearly; treats others with professionalism and respect. Must be able to read and write and have some experience in heavy manual labor work; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.THE PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINEE PROCESSStep 1:Public Service Trainee must work a total 1,040 hours or more before applying for permanent classified employment under the Mobile County Personnel Board.Step 2:Once the Public Service Trainee has worked 1040 hours successfully within 6-7 months, the Public Service Trainee will be eligible to apply for promotion to Public Service Worker I, which is a 5% increase in salary. As a PSWI, the employee will be on probation for 6 months in this position. Once the employee has completed 6 months successfully, the employee is eligible for an additional 2.5% merit raise.Equal Opportunity EmployerSalary Description $34,036.57 per year