Utility Field Operator I

City of Grand Rapids • Grand Rapids, MI • 8h ago

Nature of Work

This is a semi-skilled technical training position designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills required in the installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of a water distribution system as well as the sanitary and storm sewer system. Work is to be accomplished under direct and indirect supervision.

Employees in this position will perform general laboring work requiring the use of existing skills or knowledge acquired from training on the job. As training progresses, employees in this class are expected to use increased judgment and acquired skills in selecting methods, tools and materials for work assignments. Employees will be required to successfully complete the necessary special requirements of the position during the 6 month probationary period as well as demonstrate successful completion of the tested progression program of the Utility Field Operator II classification within 2 years of entering this classification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution system mains, service lines, and related facilities and equipment; performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of wastewater collection system and storm water collection system mains, lines and related facilities and equipment.

Performs excavation, backfilling and compaction of trenches using hand and power tools on various water distribution system, sanitary sewer system and storm sewer collection system projects; exposes mains and lines following safe dig practices and shutdown procedures; performs taps of water mains under pressure or following main shut downs; installs safety devices in trenches, manholes and streets to prevent cave-ins and protect workers; assists in the cutting of mains, lines and pipes utilizing saws, pipe cutters, torches and other tools.

Performs routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure assets such as fire hydrants, distribution valves, structures, easements, equipment, and other related appurtenances.

Flushes and disinfects water lines; tests and chlorinates, and collects water samples.

Locates utility infrastructure for water distribution, storm water collection and wastewater collection mains, services, valves and related facilities, includes staking and marking of buried and visible utility infrastructure.

Operates heavy motorized equipment such as repair trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, cranes, repair vans and other such construction equipment; operates and uses a wide variety of hand and power tools.

Performs assigned duties in confined spaces and utilizes departmental safety equipment, policies and procedures.

Uses computer and associated software to complete work orders and research data regarding the collection and distribution systems; uses computer to complete and document various jobs and work orders.

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Training and Experience

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Required Licenses or Certifications

Michigan driver's license

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an "N" endorsement or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of appointment

Other Special Requirement (within 180 days of appointment)

Certification from the successf

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