Duties
- Drive a dump truck with/without a trailer for hauling sand, stone, pipe, backhoe and other materials to/from construction projects. All bulk materials will be removed or brought in by truck.
- Load and unload a backhoe for delivery to and return from job site for various construction projects.
- Operates a backhoe or other heavy construction equipment under supervision.
- Work with a construction crew on water and sewer installations and repairs.
- Operates a sewer jet truck in the routine maintenance and emergency relief of sanitary sewers and house connections.
- Operates a sewer vactor unit for cleaning wet wells, storm drains, and manholes.
- Inspects sanitary sewer manholes and pipelines for condition and flow characteristics.
- Inspects and maintains utility right of way for access and maintenance.
- Carries all hand tools necessary to open manholes.
- Updates sewer records with results of findings and assists repair crews.
- Reads residential and commercial water meters for billing and maintenance activities.
- Performs new meter installations.
- Performs meter repairs both inside buildings/homes and outside in pits.
- Performs high usage meter investigations.
- Troubleshoots and resolves various pressure and flow related inquires and complaints.
- Marks locations of water/sewer house connections and mains in accordance with calls from the Maryland "One Call" Center. This program, also known as "Miss Utility", is required under Maryland State Law.
- Operates M-scope or other radio locating device when needed to accomplish the location of water/sewer lines.
- Act as construction crew leader in the absence of the Utility IV and performs assigned crew leader functions as needed.
- Reads blueprints and contract maps.
- Performs inspections and safety checks of equipment and vehicles; performs routine and preventive maintenance to heavy equipment and other mechanical systems.
- Observes instruments while vehicle is in operation; takes routine corrective action if malfunction is noted; inspects vehicle for loose parts, damaged or worn tires and other items affecting safe equipment operation and reports items to supervisor.
- Assists in various construction activities at sites performing manual labor, and using hand/power tools, motorized equipment and heavy mobile equipment.
- Maintains various logs and other operating records documenting assigned tasks and maintenance.
- Trains subordinate crew members in equipment operations, in trade practices and care and use of tools and materials.
- This position is considered emergency essential, and as such, the incumbent may be required to report for regular work shift during inclement weather, or when an emergency situation arises.
- This position will be assigned stand-by status on a rotational basis.
- Performs overtime work and may perform on-call services. May perform duties of a Utility Worker II.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May serve as a crew leader for specific job assignments.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the know ledges, skills, and abilities required to perform skilled manual work in laboring operations and two (2) years of experience in general laboring or public works maintenance and construction activities, which included the use of small hand and power tools.REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
- Class A or A-Restricted Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire date.
- Confined Space Training Certification.
- Maryland State DOT certified Flagging Card.
- Water and Sewer Operators License, possession of such licensure within time limits specified by the County.
- HazMat 40-hour training Certification, with 8-hour annual recertification.
- Annual Medical Certification.
- Annual SCBA Training Certification, including fit test.
- OSHA/MOSHA Annual Training Certification.
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 is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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 job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to traffic hazards, walking hazards, confined space hazards, customer's pets, and poisonous plants. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of weigh, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but not complex written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.