MAINTENANCE PERSON (UTILITY WATERLINE)



Job Details

MAINTENANCE PERSON (UTILITY WATERLINE)
Employer

City of Fort Smith

Salary

$25,084.80 - $34,756.80 Annually

Location

Fort Smith, AR

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2018-00071

Department

Utilities

Division

Utilities Water System Operation and Maintenance

Opening Date

04/05/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Person under the guidance of the Water Line Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for manual labor and related equipment operation in the installation, repair and maintenance of the water distribution system.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.  Note: All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive. Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times. 
 
  1.          Install, repair and maintain water lines.
  2.          Assist in locating and determining water leaks.
  3.          Repair or replace fire hydrants.
  4.          Read and interpret water line maps as needed.
  5.          Maintain service truck and assigned equipment.
  6.          Perform other duties as required or assigned.
  7.          Required to maintain residence within 40 minutes driving time to the City Maintenance Center to limit response time for calls to service.
  8.          Regular attendance is required.
  9.          Required to participate in standby and callout rotation.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                                                                       
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or GED is necessary. All skills may be acquired on the job. The incumbent must possess a valid drivers license and obtain a valid "Class A" CDL license, with Air Brake Endorsement, within first year of employment.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
The incumbent should possess knowledge of the use of tools and equipment used in the department.  Knowledge of structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. Problem solving, speed and accuracy are required to perform the duties of this position.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required.
                                                                             
Physical Demands:
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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job the employee must occasionally stand, walk, talk and hear.  Frequently sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and climb or balance.  The incumbent must also stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, distance and peripheral vision.  Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are also necessary.
 
The employee is occasionally required to lift more than 100 pounds.
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here 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.
 
While performing the duties of this position the incumbent is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, works near moving mechanical parts and is at risk of electrical chock.  The incumbent is also exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and fumes or airborne particles.  The inclement work in high precarious places is at risk of vibration.  The employee is also exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Notice of Consent Decree Posting                              
The City of Fort Smith, Arkansas ("City") has entered into a Consent Decree in litigation with the United States of America and the State of Arkansas ("Consent Decree").  The Consent Decree was filed on April 6, 2015, in civil action 14-cv-02266-PKH, pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas Fort Smith Division. The Consent Decree is available for review or copying on the City's website where it may be found at www.FortSmithWater.org.
 
 

Vacation
After 12 consecutive months of continuous service, 10 days.
After 8 consecutive years of continuous service, 12 days.
After 10 consecutive years of continuous service, 15 days.
After 11 consecutive years of continuous service, 16 days.
After 12 consecutive years of continuous service, 17 days.
After 13 consecutive years of continuous service, 18 days.
After 14 consecutive years of continuous service, 19 days.
After 15 consecutive years of continuous service, 20 days.
In addition to these vacation days, each employee will receive one discretionary day off with pay each year after 12 months of continuous service.
Annual vacation leave and discretionary day shall not be accumulated for more than a twelve month period from the date of accrual.

Sick Leave
Full time employees will be eligible to accrue sick leave benefits from their date of hire at a rate of 1 day for each continuous month of employment. Unused sick leave may be accumulated from year to year to a maximum accumulation of 960 hours at any one time.

Retirement
Full time employees have a 401a retirement account through ICMA-RC.  The City will contribute 5% of your gross earnings into your retirement account.  You may also choose to supplement your retirement with your own contributions.  This may be done through a 457 or IRA account, also through ICMA-RC.

Insurance
Full time employees are also eligible to receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
 

Employer
City of Fort Smith
Address
PO Box 1908
623 Garrison Avenue, Rm 310
Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72901
Phone
479-784-2222

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