CLASS TITLE:
Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker II
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Responsible for
performing unskilled and semi-skilled tasks; works on individual job
assignments or as a member of a work group engaged in planned or scheduled
general maintenance or renovation activities involving City properties and
facilities to include public buildings, grounds, water and sewer facilities and
streets. Duties often include the
operation of light to medium sized vehicles and construction equipment.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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Repairs and replaces manholes; cleans, repairs and
replaces sewer lines.
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Operates hand and power tools including jack hammer, air
compressor and other hand and power tools.
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Operates light to medium equipment including rodder,
suction pumps, flusher, tractors and loaders.
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Paints, mixes cement and cuts grass.
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Cleans catch basins, lays pipe, paints and silk screens
traffic signs, operates light truck, jack hammer and other hand tools and
welding equipment for the installation of traffic signs.
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Assists skilled repairmen in plumbing repairs and performs
minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
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Performs other work as necessary and or as
assigned.=
Must
report to work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Water/Sewer Maintenance
Worker II reports directly to the Water/Sewer Maintenance Leader I.
The Water/Sewer Maintenance
Worker II does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent is
preferred but not required and one (1) year of experience as a trades helper or
maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades,
preferably including some work experience involving the operation of light to
medium construction equipment.
Knowledge, Abilities and
Skills: Good knowledge of manual labor work
practices, methods, tools and materials of varied semi-skilled general
maintenance work; and good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of
the work. Ability to understand and
follow verbal and written instructions; ability to read and write; ability to
use various types of mechanical tools and equipment; ability to operate various
types of automotive and power equipment; and the ability to courteously and
tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the
organization and the public in giving and receiving information. Skill in the operation of light to heavy
automotive equipment and in the use of pertinent tools and power equipment.
Physical
Requirements: The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case-by-case basis, reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity
will be needed enough to use a keyboard and telephone. Occasional sitting and standing is required. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects up
to sixty (60) pounds. Occasional lifting
and carrying of objects weighing over sixty (60) pounds. Occasional reaching, balancing, stooping,
kneeling, crawling, twisting, handling and repetitive movements. Vision, speech and hearing sufficient to
perform essential tasks. Punctuality and
reasonable attendance is essential. Must
submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.
Licenses and
Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class “B” CDL is required or ability to obtain within nine (9) months
from appointment. Must possess and maintain a Class “D” Waterworks license or ability to obtain
within nine (9) months from appointment and a Class “D” Wastewater license or ability to
obtain within nine (9) months.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in this
classification is both indoors and outdoors.
Will travel to other City locations as required. Requires ability to work weekends, holidays
and irregular hours. Requires ability to
maintain on-call status. Will be
subjected to confined spaces.
Notice: This
classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States
Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma
Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma
Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety
sensitive” classification, the employee will be
subject to drug and alcohol testing including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included
in the drug panel screening. Possession
of a medical marijuana license will not excuse the employee from the testing process or the consequences of
testing positive for marijuana.
STARTING PAY: $13.18/hr. Excellent employee benefits (insurance,
vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, holidays).
WORK HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requires
ability to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours. Requires ability to maintain on-call status.
WORK LOCATION: City of
Muskogee Public Works Department, Pollution Control Plant Division, 5000 East
Hancock Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
RESUMES
MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. We
can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of
Muskogee Human Resources Department at 505 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Applications can be returned to the same address or by mail: City of
Muskogee, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK
74402-1927; by fax: 918-684-6223; or by email: jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org.
If you should have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at
918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the address above or fax or email (above).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
There is no deadline for applications for this position – it will be
open until filled.
EOE