Utility Operator I

2 weeks ago


La Porte, United States City of La Porte Full time

**UTILITY OPERATOR I**
Category: Full-Time

Status: Open

Hourly: $16.889 - Mid $21.110

Published: June 13, 2024

Closing: Until Filled

**DEFINITION**

To perform a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair, to water distribution and sewage collection systems.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**
- Receives general supervision from a Utility Supervisor.
- Receives direct supervision from the Senior Utility Operator

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
- Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Available to work weekends and holidays and respond to emergency call outs.
- Install, large and small water and sewer services.
- Perform installation, repairs and maintenance on water mains, fire hydrants, water valves and water meters, sewer lines, manholes and cleanouts and related appurtenances
- Inspect, test, and operate portable pumps, portable generators and related gas driven equipment valves, fittings, meters, and related water production and distribution and sewer collection equipment as assigned.
- Operate trucks and construction equipment such as backhoes and trenching machines, horizontal boring machine, combinations vacuum/water jet.
- Remove and install meters. Install barricades and route traffic in a safe manner.
- Report mechanical or other problems; keep truck orderly and clean
- Operate a pneumatic pavement break Construct forms, pour and finish concrete.
- Maintain routine records, logs, and reports. Check update drawings and maps.
- Perform related duties as assigned

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to chemical, toxic waste, dust/mites, fume, odor, explosive, electrical and mechanical hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat, height and constant noise; walking; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sitting; seeing; running; pushing, pulling, lifting, dragging, and carrying up to 80 pounds; kneeling; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio; fine finger manipulation; operation of a backhoe, trenching machine, jackhammer and all hand tools; operation of a motor vehicle through city traffic.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- **Knowledge of**:

- Basic construction and maintenance methods, procedures, tools, equipment, supplies and materials of water and sewer utility systems.
- Safe work practices under hazardous conditions.
- Operation of a variety of construction equipment.
- **Ability to**:

- Perform a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance tasks.
- Work under routine and emergency conditions, sometimes in severe weather.
- Operate light equipment and learn to operate heavier construction equipment.
- Work efficiently and safely with others.
- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and directions.
- Perform a wide range of physically strenuous tasks as required.

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE**

One year of utility related construction or maintenance experience preferred.

**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES**

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Possession of a valid Class “B” CDL, or ability to obtain in six months.
- _Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job._
- _Duties, responsibilities and action may change at any time or without notice._

**_The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer._


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