Utilities Maintenance Operator - Seasonal

Starting hiring salary - $16.00 hourly

DEFINITION
Performs a variety of preventative maintenance and repair of City public infrastructure and property, related to water distribution and wastewater collection systems, as an Entry-level. Work varying shifts and schedules, as needed and required by supervisor. This position must work well independently and with teams, while providing excellent, respectful customer service and human relations skills which support the City of Brighton's mission and values.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Receives general supervision from the Crew Leader (Distribution, Collections, Meters), as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Excavates, inspects, flushes, cleans and repairs water/sanitary sewer mains, lines and laterals; cuts and removes roots from sanitary sewer mains.
Repairs and/or replaces fire hydrants, meter vaults, water pumps, water distribution lines and water valves; rotates system valves and paints fire hydrants.
Installs new utility services by making taps for new water/sewer utility services.
Locates mains and installations for crews and contractors; prepares sketches of utilities locations; perform a variety of maintenance and repair duties.
Installs, repairs and replaces curb stops, manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults and boxes; exercises, opens and closes valves according to prescribed schedules.
Cleans and maintains pumping and lift and booster station equipment and grounds, checks and replaces pump lubrication and packing, cleans and replaces filters.
Operates construction equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, front loaders, trenchers, and other tools such as pipe locators, meter test units, rodding equipment, compressors, jack hammers and concrete saws.
Installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of construction and repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.
Ensures that meters are registering properly and reports to supervisor on meter conditions, defects or suspicious conditions.
Identifies equipment needs for each assigned project.
Maintains daily work log.
Utilizes proper safety precautions for all work performed.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, supervisor(s) and the public.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Methods, techniques and tools and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in construction, repair and maintenance.
• Use of safety practices and purposes of general hand tools and light equipment.
• Operation of a two-way radio.
• Safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Maintain records and follow laws.
• Perform safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities.
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
• Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Walk or remain standing for long periods of time.
• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints, if required.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision, when necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work in all-natural weather conditions (snow, heat, cold, rain, etc.). Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, and frequently up to 50 lbs. Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs. Frequent driving at various times of the day is required. Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop and generally must be able to utilize a variety of physical postures in order to perform job duties. Must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time. Must be able to hear, talk, see, smell and feel.