Utility Field Operator

5 days ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States City of Grand Rapids Full time
Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency.
  • Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
  • Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an "N" endorsement (or ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment).
  • Possession of certification by the City in heavy equipment operation or equivalent within 90 days of appointment.
  • In Confined Space Entry within 90 days of appointment.
Special Requirements

Must possess certification from the successful completion of the following 2 Sacramento State College certification programs:

  • Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance.
  • Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection System, Vol. 1.

This is a training classification to develop the technical knowledge and field expertise in the Water Distribution System and the Sanitary and Storm Sewer System necessary to accomplish the construction, maintenance, repair and installation work on either system.

Employees are expected to demonstrate proficiency at tasks in which training or experience has been gained. Periodic testing of this proficiency is required.

Upon successful completion of training and demonstration of knowledge and ability, employee qualifies to apply for the Utility Field Operator II classification.

Employees who fail to meet the requirements of the Utility Field Operator II classification within 2 years of entering this class will be laid off and placed in accordance with the provisions of the union contract.



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