Maintenance Worker II- Water Production

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Worker II

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Various

REPORTS TO: Varies

SUMMARY: Responsible for performing general labor/crew member duties in support of maintenance projects such as streets, concrete and drainage projects, or performs specialized duties related to Water Utilities. Work is performed with moderate supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs a variety of specialized maintenance work in assigned area of responsibility.
• Professionally and effectively communicates with customers.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of concrete, signs, grounds, and/or other related items in assigned area of responsibility.
• Transports a variety of equipment, supplies, and other applicable items to and from job sites.
• Operates a variety of light and/or medium construction and/or maintenance equipment, which may include: breakers, track hoes, concrete cutting saws, backhoes, augers, loaders, trenchers, chainsaws, compactors, crane trucks, vacuum trailer, and/or other related items.
• Performs preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of hand and/or power tools in assigned area of responsibility.
• Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, and/or other related information.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment. Secures work sites from hazards as needed.
• Sets up traffic warning devices and barricades and directs traffic around work sites. Checks and inspects barricades daily for proper placement and visibility.
• Prepares and cleans up work sites.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings and training sessions.
• Monitors inventory and supply levels; recommends replenishment of materials.
• Responds to emergency operation and on-call situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

Water Quality

• Performs a wide variety of water quality maintenance activities, which includes: Performs hydrant flushing with diffuser and de-chlorination tablets to help alleviate distribution water quality problems. Automatic hydrant flushing maintenance. Accounts for water usage due to flushing. Collects and tests water samples to identify chlorine and water quality parameters. Implements corrective measures to resolve potential water quality problems. Participates in a variety of meetings related to water quality issues and provides technical expertise. Entry levels bacteriological sampling to identify potentially hazardous levels in the drinking water supply. Entry level inspections of business and residential homes to identify cross connection hazards. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local vehicle ordinances;
• Knowledge of basic construction practices;
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, materials, and methods of assigned specialty area;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and related safety precautions;
• Skilled in writing, reading and comprehending instructions in English;
• Skilled in performing varied maintenance work in a safe, efficient manner;
• Skilled in performing manual labor;
• Skilled in maintaining small to medium sized equipment and trucks;
• Skilled in completing paperwork and documentation;
• Skilled in performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities;
• Skilled in operating, maintaining, and repairing a variety of hand and power tools;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

Water Quality

• Skilled in personal hygiene best practices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Water Quality:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

PREFERENCES:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• TCEQ issued occupational licensing.
• One year of related maintenance and/or construction experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of over 100 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Work is occasionally performed in close quarters, high and precarious places, and near moving mechanical parts.
• Potential exposure to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.

Water Quality

• TCEQ Class D Water License within twelve months of employment.