What are the responsibilities and job description for the WATER CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE WORKER position at City of Albany, Georgia?
The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction, distribution, maintenance and repair of the water utility system.Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in water system construction, maintenance and repair which may include a dump truck, tapping machine, tamping machine, pipe horn, pipe saw, pipe locator, mower, weedeater, jackhammer, air compressor, drill press, post hole digger, shovel, axe, saw, mechanic tools, etc.
Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.
Performs manual work functions associated with water system construction, maintenance and repair which may include locating/marking water lines, repairing pipeline breaks/leaks, conducting water taps, repairing/servicing fire hydrants, laying/installing pipe, installing/repairing water meters, boring under roadways, packing dirt, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, etc.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning shop and work areas, etc.; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Maintains adequate supply of equipment, tools, supplies and materials on department truck for use at work sites.
Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, drawings, and other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, work tickets, drawings, maps, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.
Responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, the public or other individuals.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs various tasks associated with maintaining building, grounds and work areas (which may include mowing grass, planting sod, cutting weeds, picking up trash and litter, etc.).
Performs other related duties as required.High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or technical training involving equipment operation or construction/maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) or obtain it within six (6) months of hire. Water Distribution License preferred.Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or composition characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks may require the ability to perceive and discern colors or shades of colors, sounds, odors, depths, textures, and visual cues or signals.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to such adverse environmental conditions as high pressure gas & water lines, fiber optic cables, insects, poisonous plants, animals, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents and chemicals, electric currents, disease, raw sewage, blood, or pathogenic substances.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.
Performs manual work functions associated with water system construction, maintenance and repair which may include locating/marking water lines, repairing pipeline breaks/leaks, conducting water taps, repairing/servicing fire hydrants, laying/installing pipe, installing/repairing water meters, boring under roadways, packing dirt, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, etc.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning shop and work areas, etc.; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Maintains adequate supply of equipment, tools, supplies and materials on department truck for use at work sites.
Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, drawings, and other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, work tickets, drawings, maps, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.
Responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, the public or other individuals.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs various tasks associated with maintaining building, grounds and work areas (which may include mowing grass, planting sod, cutting weeds, picking up trash and litter, etc.).
Performs other related duties as required.High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or technical training involving equipment operation or construction/maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) or obtain it within six (6) months of hire. Water Distribution License preferred.Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or composition characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks may require the ability to perceive and discern colors or shades of colors, sounds, odors, depths, textures, and visual cues or signals.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to such adverse environmental conditions as high pressure gas & water lines, fiber optic cables, insects, poisonous plants, animals, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents and chemicals, electric currents, disease, raw sewage, blood, or pathogenic substances.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Maintenance Worker
City of Albany, Georgia -
Georgia 31701, GA
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