Water Utility Service Worker
Full Time
Jefferson County, AL
Posted
Job description
ATTENTION Merit System Employees: Do not apply through this site.
Grade 17
CLOSE DATE
SUMMARY
Water Utility Service Workers working within the Merit System construct, maintain, and repair water transmission/distribution systems (e.g., well water, water mains, pumps). Employees install and remove water meters and may instruct utility service helpers in the related work methods and procedures. Water Utility Service Workers regularly interact with customers to gather information and troubleshoot water delivery disruptions. An employee in this classification receives continuing or new assignments daily from the supervisor that indicates work to complete, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments. The Water Utility Service Worker’s supervisor gives additional specific instructions for new, difficult, or unusual assignments. Incumbents in this job class take initiative in carrying out recurring assignments and works independently on service calls. Their work assignments are received through work orders and service calls. Work is reviewed through service call reports and site observation by the Water Utility Service Worker’s supervisor. The supervisor assures that the work is technically accurate and in compliance with instructions, established procedures, and guidelines.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Monitors the operation of water system and performs routine water quality tests.
- Performs water utility preparatory and clean-up work, and assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water transmission/distribution systems (e.g., well water and pumps).
- Performs work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of water transmission/distribution systems (e.g., well water and pumps) and associated structures and devices (e.g., mains, service lines, meters, valves, and/or fire hydrants); includes line location.
- Operates equipment (e.g., tapping machine, listening device, backhoe, bobcat, and trencher) used in work on water transmission/distribution systems and in the inspection of grease control devices and wastewater sampling to include hand tools, such as hand or line location tools.
- Ensures tools and equipment are available (e.g., trucks/warehouses are stocked with the necessary materials, tools, and equipment), assembled, and in proper working order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.
- Driver's license (Obtaining a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months).
- Experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe or trackhoe).
- Willingness to work off-duty and/or holiday hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
None.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability & Flexibility.
- Customer Service.
- Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
- Leadership & Management.
- Oral Communication & Comprehension.
- Physical Abilities.
- Planning & Organizing.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making.
- Professionalism & Integrity.
- Psychomotor Abilities.
- Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
- Self-Management & Initiative.
- Sensory Abilities.
- Small Tool & Equipment Use.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal.
- Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
- Technical Skills.
- Written Communication & Comprehension.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:
- Knowledge of the operation of water utilities distribution systems.
- Knowledge of basic techniques of water quality sampling and analysis for effective water pollution control.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as roadways and construction sites.
- Work may involve using various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, and power tools such as saws, pumps, drills and Heavy Equipment such as back hoes, excavators, etc.
- May be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic or near animal or wildlife such as snakes, rodents, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or walking.
- May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website:
http://www.pbjcal.org/
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.
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