UTILITY SERVICE LEADPERSON

The incumbent under the guidance of the Water Line Maintenance Supervisor installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs water lines of the municipal distribution system.
 

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.         Repair leaks on water mains.
2.         Repair fire hydrants as needed.
3.         Oversee crew on the job site.
4.         Restore job site to original state.
5.         Assess safety of job site and take appropriate action.
6.         Check leaks called in by customers both during and after hours to determine need of repair.
7.         Maintain equipment in good working order.
8.         Ensure the truck is stocked with everything necessary to complete a job.
9.         Maintain good customer relationships.
10.       Perform other duties as required or assigned.
11.       Required to participate in standby and callout rotation
12.       Locate water lines in field as needed to prevent damages and loss of services.
13.       Required to maintain residence within 40 minutes driving time to City Maintenance Center to limit response time for calls to service.
14.       Regular attendance and timeliness is required.
 

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; previous experience working in a utilities field is necessary. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Class "A" CDL license, with Air Brake Endorsement, within first year of employment. Must have a Class IV Water Distribution License as issued by the State of Arkansas or be able to obtain License within two years of being placed in the position.
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
The incumbent should possess knowledge of the use of tools and equipment used in the department. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, managing files and records, keyboarding, and other office procedures and terminology. Knowledge of the 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.  The employee is also required to use the sense of smell.  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 list 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 shock and vibration.  The incumbent is also exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.
 
 
 

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.