Utility Operator (Appleton, WI)

Utility Operator

General Job SummaryThis position performs water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system maintenance and repair tasks. The Utility Foreman leads the work of this position with direction from the Public Works Superintendent.Duties and Responsibilities 1. Operate a variety of equipment machines and tools in the repair and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer utility systems such as dump trucks back hoes pumps generators vactors leak detectors metal detectors and hand tools. In addition operate a variety of equipment machines and tools in the repair and maintenance of streets and storm sewers such as lawn mowers snow blowers ATV UTV tractors one-ton truck with plow attachment loader chipper sweeper and various snow plow equipment. 25%2. Flush hydrants and clean sewer mains. Collect water samples for testing. Locate underground water and sewer lines and leaks. Assist in replacing pumps. 25%3. Collect water samples for testing. Install read and test water meters. Inspect lift stations and pumps. Inspect water and sewer work performed by contractors. Complete inspection forms and inventories materials and supplies. 15%4. Assist in rebuilding relocating hydrants adjusting manholes and repairing maintaining valves. Perform minor equipment maintenance and cleaning and perform building maintenance and cleaning. 20%5. Perform stand-by duties as required for operations maintenance and safety of facilities. Snow plowing and salting of streets and or parking areas and clearing snow from pedestrian ways. Inform and advise residents and businesses on breaks in a water main service leaks and other concerns take and act upon complaints from the public. Perform traffic control in work areas. 15%Perform additional duties as assigned and attend the Town required training. Regular attendance is required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observes safety health and sanitation codes regulations or practices required by the Town or governmental authority.Required Minimum QualificationsEducation & Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Possess and maintain a valid CDL class B C D with N endorsement. Experience driving a commercial motor vehicle. Three (3) years of water wastewater maintenance repair experience.Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to operate a variety of job related equipment and utilize various tools. Ability to explain demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies procedures and standards. Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others. Literacy in English with the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective harmonious cooperative and productive working relationships with other employees and to effectively communicate with the public contractors and customers. Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing work activities. Working knowledge of methods materials tools equipment used in streets utilities grounds and construction and maintenance work.The Town may consider any equivalent amount of credentials licensures training or experience that provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.Equipment UsedTractors dump trucks backhoe pumps generators vactors leak detectors metal detectors welder cutting torch sewer cleaners lawn mowers snow blowers ATV UTV one-ton truck with plow attachment loader chipper sweeper mechanic s hand tools hand excavation tools and carpenter s tools. Working ConditionsNormal hours for the position are October 1 March 31 Monday Friday 7 am 3 pm and April 1 September 30 Monday Thursday 6 am 3 pm and Friday 6 am- 10 am. The position may be required to work additional hours as per demands of the job. Must be willing and able to be on 24 hour call.Must be able to be at the Town Hall within 60 minutes after receiving call.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this job. Coordinate eyes hands feet and limbs in performing highly skilled movements such as heavy equipment use. Exert moderately heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling lifting carrying pushing and pulling. Ability to lift objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds and to repeatedly lift move and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance. Recognize and identify similarities of differences between characteristics of colors forms sounds tastes odors and textures associated with job-related objects materials and tasks. Ability to work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions odors toxic agents noise vibrations wetness machinery electrical currents or traffic hazards.NoteThe duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period.This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.