UtilitiesFiled Service II

This position involves skilled manual labor in utility field construction, maintenance and repair of wastewater collection and water distribution systems, with knowledge acquired through training and/or work experience. � Employees will be assigned to operate equipment on a regular basis for utility construction and maintenance activities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Crew Leader and the Utilities Field Supervisor.

The following duties are normal for this position.

• Performs a variety of routine to moderately complex labor-intensive work in maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities. Identifies existing or potential facility or equipment failure and reports the problem to supervisor.�
• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of water lines, sanitary sewer lines, lift stations, valves, concrete meter vaults, meter boxes, manholes, fire hydrants and canal crossings including air release valves.
• Performs excavation of job sites by manual labor or the use of various equipment.
• Performs restoration of job sites after completion of repairs.�
• Performs lawn maintenance activities.�
• Operates, cleans, and maintains various power tools and equipment.
• Install, maintain, inspect, read and document water meters.�
• Performs routine on-call shifts as assigned.��
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. ��

• Employees must possess the stamina to lift heavy articles or perform strenuous work for extended periods of time. �
• Requires an advanced knowledge of a variety of maintenance manual tasks.
• �Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions needed to avoid injuries.�
• Must possess the basic skills of reading, writing and speaking English, with the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.�
• Employees in this class must possess a basic knowledge of the manual and power tools associated with general construction, plumbing, and maintenance. �

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. � The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. �Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the essential functions of this job employees frequently utilize arms, hands and feet to walk, stand, reach, bend, squat, stoop, climb ladders, and shovel dirt/sand/rock. �May occasionally be required to lift, push and/or pull heavy articles (not to exceed 45 pounds without assistance). Work is occasionally performed in confined spaces. Hearing and visual acuity, with or without correction, is required. �Appropriate safety equipment and training will be provided to perform duties as assigned.�
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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Work is primarily performed outdoors; therefore, employee may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions including excessive heat, humidity, cold, wind, or rain. May experience intermittent exposure to disagreeable odors from grease, waste, and other malodorous conditions, as well as occasional elevated noise levels.�