JOB
TITLE: Service
Worker
DEPARTMENT: Water and Sewer,
City of Washington
JOB
SUMMARY: This
position is responsible for assisting with the installation, maintenance, and
repair of water and sewer lines and mains.
MAJOR
DUTIES:
o Installs, maintains, and repairs water and sewer lines and
mains.
o Makes water and sewer taps for new services.
o Locates and repairs leaks in water and sewer lines.
o Replaces defective water meters; installs back flow devices.
o Flushes water lines; unclogs sewer lines.
o Builds and installs manholes; installs prefabricated
manholes.
o May operate a backhoe to install
utility lines.
o Builds forms and pours and finishes concrete.
o Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
o Knowledge of safety procedures pertaining to
the installation, repair and maintenance
of water and sewer lines.
o Knowledge of the methods and practices of
installing, maintaining, and repairing
water and sewer lines and mains.
o Skill in operating such equipment as
backhoes, ditch witches, tapping machines, dump trucks, and trencher.
o Skill in the use of such tools as chain saws, jackhammers,
pipe locators, pipe cutters,
and various hand tools.
o Skill in the maintenance and repair of water and sewer
lines.
o Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
o Skill in driving a pickup truck.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Superintendent
or Assistant Superintendent assigns work in terms of somewhat general
instructions. Work is spot-checked in
progress and reviewed upon completion for compliance with procedures and the
nature and propriety of final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include state Department of
Transportation guidelines, accepted work safety practices, and supervisory
instructions. These guidelines are
generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in
application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related water and
sewer line installation, maintenance and repair duties. The need to locate and dig around other
utility lines contributes to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to
install, maintain, and repair water and sewer lines and mains. Successful performance facilitates the speed
and accuracy of repairs and service and affects customer satisfaction with water
and sewer services.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with
co-workers, employees of other utility companies, and other city employees.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange
information and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed with
the employee sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and
heavy objects, climb ladders, and use tools or equipment requiring a high
degree of dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed outdoors. The work exposes the employee to noise, dust,
dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, inclement weather, raw sewage, and
possibly infectious diseases. The work
requires the use of safety devices such as masks, goggles and gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT
RESPONSIBILITY: None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
o Ability to read, write and perform basic
mathematical calculations.
o Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles
relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the
completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position
for one to two years.
o Possession of or ability to readily obtain a
valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle
or equipment operated.