CLASS TITLE: Water Distribution Maintenance Leader
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Responsible for the
participation of and oversight of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and
construction work involving the City water distribution system.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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Operates hand tools, power tools, light trucks and small
equipment.
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Oversees and participates in the operation and maintenance
of the water distribution system.
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Performs
lead work and directs and participates with a group of workers involved in a
wide variety of planned and scheduled maintenance activities including operating small to medium equipment.
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Performs special worksite and traffic setup.
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Performs hydrostatic and bacteriological testing
of new water lines.
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Locates water lines for contractors and
plumbers.
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Performs routine inspections on new water
installations.
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Monitors and completes all related paperwork.
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Digs ditches
and trenches, lays pipe, installs and repairs valves.
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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 Distribution Maintenance
Leader I reports directly to the Water Distribution Maintenance Leader II.
The Water Distribution Maintenance
Leader I oversees the work of the Public Works Equipment Operator I and Water
Distribution Maintenance Worker II.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: High school
diploma or equivalent and three (3) years 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 with at least one (1) year
of the experience leading and coordinating or providing general crew oversight
or supervision.
Knowledge, Abilities and
Skills: Considerable knowledge of
manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semi-skilled
maintenance work; and considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety
precautions of the work. Ability to
understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to lead a group
of workers performing manual labor for extended periods of time in varying
weather conditions; ability to use and instruct others in the use of mechanical
tools and equipment; ability to operate and instruct others in the use of various
types of automotive and power equipment; ability to read and interpret plans
and specifications; ability to plan and oversee the work of semi-skilled and
skilled workers; and the ability to understand and influence the behavior of
others within the organization, customers or the public in order to achieve job
objectives and cause action or understanding.
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. Physical requirements include occasional
walking and standing; frequent lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds;
occasional lifting and carrying more than sixty (60) pounds; frequent reaching,
handling and twisting; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and
climbing; 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 D driver’s license is required. Must possess a Class “C” Water license issued by the State Department of Health or
ability to obtain license within nine (9) months of appointment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in this classification is primarily outdoors. Will travel to other city locations as required. Exposure to wet, hot, cold and/or humid
conditions. Requires ability to work
weekends and holidays as required and maintain a stand-by status.
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: $15.30/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 and holidays as required and maintain a stand-by
status.
WORK LOCATION: City of
Muskogee Public Works Department, Water Distribution Division, 1401 South B
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.