Worker II; Water Distribution & Sewer Collection

Position: Worker II (Water Distribution & Sewer Collection)
* CDL Positions HIRING INCENTIVE
* Eligible newly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3, 6, and 12 months of service.

Valid Driver's License: $1,500 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $500 increments (not added to base salary). This is a one-time incentive, and you will not be eligible for an additional incentive when you obtain your required CDL license.

Class A or Class B CDL: $3,000 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $1,000 increments (not added to base salary).

Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.

* This position is housed within the Water & Sewer Division of the Public Utilities Department
* REPORTS TO:

Construction and Maintenance Supervisor or Utility Maintenance Crew Leader

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION:  Personnel System, Requires successful completion of a six month probationary period.

Pay Grade: 110

SAFETY SENSITIVE:  Yes - CDL;
Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to perform manual work functions associated with installation of water/sewer service lines, operate equipment and clean sewer lines and manholes.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: installing, water and sewer mains and service line; performing labor activities; operating/maintaining equipment; transporting materials and supplies; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

Work Schedule:

Normal work scheduled:
Monday - Thursday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm or Tuesday - Friday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. On call 24 hours / day 7 days a week. Variability of schedule will be discussed if offered an interview.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Emergency Position

This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

High school diploma or equivalent required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

A valid driver's license.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire a valid Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License.

When assigned to Sewer Flushing and Vacuuming Trucks:  Must obtain tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire a Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging certification.

One year of water distribution, pipeline construction and maintenance, plumbing, or related experience preferred.

The following duties are normal for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Installs, maintains and repairs water and sewer service lines.

Cleans sewer lines, valve boxes, tools and equipment; cleans and repairs water mains and services under pressure.

Responds to emergency and stand-by calls on a 24-hour daily basis.

Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals; responds to customer complaints concerning problems with water and sewer services.

Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.

Assists other work crews when needed.

Cleans and maintains equipment and buildings as required.

Repairs utility cuts necessitated by water and sewer service lines.

Performs laboring activities such as digging holes, pouring or cutting concrete, patching asphalt, etc.

Performs water and sewer taps.

Operates trucks to haul material and supplies; operates…