Water Distribution Operator I - 955
Role Overview
The purpose of this job is to perform entry-level skilled work to assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution infrastructure. Performs heavy physical labor and operates a variety of construction equipment, commercial vehicles and tools.
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Job Description Summary
The purpose of this job is to perform entry-level skilled work to assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution infrastructure. Performs heavy physical labor and operates a variety of construction equipment, commercial vehicles and tools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution infrastructure.
- Operates a variety of motorized equipment including heavy to light construction equipment, commercial vehicles and hand/ power tools.
- Assists in the loading, hauling and operation of specialized equipment and tools in the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution equipment.
- Assists in receiving and responding to service calls and providing emergency maintenance and repairs to water distribution infrastructure.
- Assists in providing customer notifications.
- Maintains safe work environment and adheres to safety standards.
- Documents work performed and collects information for as-built documents.
- Provides customer service.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.
1 year of related experience.
Licenses or Certifications
Class A Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) with no air brake restriction within 6 months of hire.
Department of Transportation ( DOT ) medical certification.
Knowledge of
Water main repair and installation.
Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.
Safety standards and precautions pertaining to the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and tools.
Skill in
- Operating motorized equipment, including heavy construction equipment, and hand/power tools.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Developing and maintaining effective work relationships.
- Using and maintaining heavy equipment, hand, and power tools.
Ability to
Read and interpret written and verbal instructions.
Provide high levels of effective customer service.
Use software and field laptops.
Maintain accurate records
Work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
Work independently and as a member of a team.
Focus on tasks.
Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Ability to work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions assigned to the City Utilities Department are required to maintain a telephone and permanent residence within 50 road miles of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, within 90 days of hire.
Work Environment
Outdoor environment –Frequently/Often
Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently/Often
Construction site – Frequently/Often
Confined space – Sometimes
Vehicle – Frequently/Often
Warehouse environment – Sometimes
Shop environment – Sometimes
Right of way environment – Frequently/Often
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently/Often
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Frequently/Often
Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
Fumes or airborne particles – Sometimes
Toxic or caustic chemicals/substances – Sometimes
Loud noises (85+ decibels) -Frequently/Often
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 essential functions.
This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.
Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
Hours/Days
Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874. CITY (2489) TTY : 711 (MO RELAY ) THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT , AFFIRMATIVE ACTION , EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : MALE / FEMALE THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE - EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Requirements
- Operating motorized equipment, including heavy construction equipment, and hand/power tools.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Developing and maintaining effective work relationships.
- Using and maintaining heavy equipment, hand, and power tools.
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