UTILITY WORKER I/II

UTILITY WORKER I/II
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled journey-level duties involved in the installa¬tion, servicing, repair and maintenance of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems, streets, storm drains and related facilities; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Utility Worker I - is the entry-level class. Initially under direct supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems, streets, storm drains and related facilities. This class is alternately staffed with Utility Worker II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications for the higher level class.

Utility Worker II - is the skilled, journey-level class in this series. Under general super¬vision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties. This class differs from Utility Worker I in the skill level required and the incumbent’s knowledge of the City’s systems, equipment, facilities, standards and procedures; and in the ability to perform more difficult tasks independently.

SALARY RANGE

Utility Worker I - $ 33,376.23 - $ 40,569.01 Annually, plus a generous benefit package.

Utility Worker II - $ 37,236.81 - $ 45,261.57 Annually, plus a generous benefit package.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive to duties required.)

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution system mains and waste water collection system mains, service lines and related facilities and equipment.

Performs a variety of skilled tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, street signs, median strips and related public works facilities.
Installs, tests, inspects, replaces, maintains, and repairs water meters; tests, disassembles and cleans water meters; repairs or replaces worn or defective parts in meters; raises and lowers meter box heights; cleans and resets meter boxes; responds to complaints of leak¬ing, broken or malfunctioning meters; performs flow tests and pressure checks on water meters; oper¬ates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment in the adjusting, repairing and maintaining of small and large water meters, including acetylene/oxygen torches, power wrenches and air compressors; partici¬pates in the City’s regular and ongoing water meter replacement program; reads water meters.
Investigates customer’s complaints regarding water bills; re-reads water meters in response to customer inquiries or complaints; identifies cause of excessive water consumption and advises customers of neces¬sary repairs or alterations.
Performs skilled work in assembling, laying and aligning water distribution and wastewater collection mains and service lines.
Locates and repairs leaks in water distribution and wastewater collection mains, services, pumps, valves and related facilities and appurtenances.
Sets up and removes barricades to protect crews from street traffic; directs traffic at work sites.
Paints streets stripes, legends, curbs and other pavements areas.
Performs duties in confined spaces, utilizing departmental safety equipment, policies and proced¬ures; lifts and removes vault lids; ventilates vaults; performs vault repairs.
Locates and exercises small and large water main valves.
Maintains manholes, catch basins, pump stations, reservoirs, and other facilities; maintains and repairs piping associated with pump stations, and other facilities.
Operates trucks, trenchers, skip loaders, backhoes, compressors, tapping machines, and a wide variety of other motorized equipment; operates and uses a wide variety of hand and power tools.
Performs grounds keeping and weed abatement duties at City-owned sites and facilities.
Cleans and maintains tools and equipment used in the field and shops.
Fabricates tools and equipment used in the field and shop.
Operates motorized street sweeping equipment.
Documents work performed.
Works from land plats, maps, valve books, sketches, blueprints and work orders.
Responds to customer complaints; responds to questions and complaints from the public regarding repair work and main shutdowns.
Performs after-hours emergency work and on-call duties on a rotating basis.

To Apply
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City of Del Mar
HR - Utility Worker I-II Recruitment
1050 Camino del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
REQUIREMENTS
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:
Operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, including trucks, loaders, backhoes and related equipment; tools, methods, techniques and safety practices used in maintaining water distribu¬tion and wastewater collection facilities; tools, methods and safety practices used in the maintenance of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains and related facilities; shop and field arithmetic; methods, techniques and safety precautions necessary to meet the requirements of the position.


Ability to:
Perform skilled tasks in the maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains and related facilities; operate the tools and equipment common to utility construction and maintenance; follow and carry out oral and written instructions; work from rough sketches, blueprints and diagrams; use independent judgment and exercise initiative in daily work activities; estimate necessary equipment and materials to complete work assignments; deal effectively with the public and respond to complaints and inquiries; assist in the supervision and training of less experienced personnel.

Education and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:
Utility Worker I – One year of experience in utility or public works-related maintenance and construction work. A Utility Worker I may be considered for advancement to the II level after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the class.

Typically, a Utility Worker I is expected to meet the established criteria within a 12- to 24-month period, depending on an individual’s prior experience and progression in performing the full range of the classes’ essential duties.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid Class C California driver’s license.
State of California, Department of Health Services, Water Distribution Operators Certification Grade D-1 or higher grade.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.