Seasonal Maintenance Worker-Utilities

Under little or no supervision, performs or assists in a wide variety of municipal sewer, water and drainage system installation, maintenance and repair functions using motorized equipment, hand and power tools in a manner which will ensure safe, economical, effective and timely results.

2018 Wages:  $12.97-$16.34, DOQ (pending contract settlement)
 

Conducts various preventative maintenance activities on municipal water system.

• Flushes City water mains
• Locates curb stop shut-off valves
• Exercises valves
• Maintains appropriate records relating to each program
• Operates, maintains and repairs Fire Hydrants
• Locates water main and valves as called for on locate tickets

Completes or assists in water distribution system repair and replacement.

• Repairs or replaces water main as appropriate.
• Repairs roadways and landscape from water main and service repairs

Performs preventative maintenance functions on sanitary sewer system.

• Operates or assists in the operation of sewer cleaning equipment, such as sewer jet, vector or other related equipment.
• Checks lift stations for malfunctions and appropriate operation.
• Locates sewer mains and services laterals as called for on locate tickets
• Maintains appropriate records relating to each program.

Completes or assists in sanitary sewer repair and replacement.

• Repairs lift stations as authorized.
• Cleans and repairs manholes.

• Responds to customer questions regarding both sewer and water.
• Investigates the nature and source of problem.
• Attempts to identify corrective means needed.
• Determines appropriate party to make corrections, if necessary.
• Prepares and submits necessary records to supervisor.

Performs storm sewer/storm water drainage way maintenance, repair and installations.

• Inspects culverts, catch basins and ditches to ascertain the necessity of maintenance or repair.
• Rebuilds catch basins, manholes in various degrees as necessary.
• Removes and replaces concrete curb and gutter.
• Identify, analyze and correct drainage deficiencies.

• Performs pre-operation checks including, but not limited to fluid levels, lights, tires.
• Ensures cleanliness of equipment inside and out during and after use.
• Puts equipment away cleaned and ready for next use.
• Reports all equipment maintenance needs using "Vehicle Repair Order" to equipment supervisor or immediate supervisor.
• Reports all equipment damage and accident to supervisor immediately.
• Makes minor equipment repairs and adjustments as capable or as assigned.

Keeps supervisor promptly informed of all significant matters he/she must know to perform his/her position responsibilities effectively.
 

Performs or assists in other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

 

• Must have a current valid Minnesota Class "B" driver's license. Tanker endorsement preferred, but not required.
• Must have some knowledge and/or experience in sewer and water maintenance related areas.
• Must have a good knowledge of and be experienced in working with motorized equipment.
• Must have physical strength sufficient to perform strenuous labor tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Must have and demonstrate an ability to make sound independent decisions and judgments on projects assigned.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in general maintenance work and skill in operating hand, power and mobile equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Works overtime and/or varying shifts to meet public service needs.
• Must have an ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, as well as to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Prefer Class "SD" sanitary sewer collection certificate.
• Prefer Class "C" water plant operations certificate.

JOB ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS 
 
Very Frequent (frequently required to perform the job)

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Pushing/Pulling
• Crouching (bending at knees)

• Sitting
• Carrying
• Bending at waist
• Use of arm muscles over extended periods
• Use of leg muscles over extended periods

• Climbing
• Reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction)
• Kneeling (bending leg at knee and resting on knee)
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees)
• Handling objects (grasping, turning or otherwise using hands or hand)
• Repetitive hand motion
• Overhead work (over shoulder height)
• Stationary desk or bench work with neck bent forward are usually required to perform the job.

• 0-10 pounds? Yes
• 11-24 pounds? Yes
• 25-34 pounds? Yes
• 35-50 pounds? Yes
• 51-74 pounds? Yes
• 75-100 pounds? Yes
  • The employee must be able to handle tools, valves, hydrant parts, manhole parts
  • The employee must be able to handle 85 pounds
  • The employee must be able to lift object(s) form ground level to 3 feet.

• 0-10 pounds? Yes
• 11-24 pounds? Yes
• 25-34 pounds? Yes
• 35-50 pounds? Yes
• 51-74 pounds? No
• 75-100 pounds? No
  • The employee must be able to handle tools, valves, hydrant parts, manhole parts
  • The employee must be able to carry object(s) form 0 to 15 feet.

• Working outdoors? Yes
• Working indoors? Yes
• Operating forklifts, machinery, or vehicles? Yes
• Supervising other employees? No
• Working with chemicals? Yes
• Working near fumes/vapors? No
• Driving city vehicle or personal vehicle? Yes, driving is an essential function