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Utility Person - 106199
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Work Schedule Wednesday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm then Saturday and Sunday 3:30pm-midnight
Primary Role Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection system facilities.
Key Accountabilities * Inspects, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, installs and repairs water distribution and wastewater collection system facilities including but not limited to a) water mains, valves, hydrants and service lines, 2) sewer lines, manholes and service laterals, and 3) pumping and flow control facilities. Responds to customer service inquiries including service disruptions, service line problems and grinder pump malfunctions. Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure. * Performs new service activity including tap installation and records keeping. * Completes all necessary forms, sketches, and field notes and uses maps and records. Maintains all necessary records. Maintains tools and work equipment. * Performs maintenance and light construction duties including repairs and/or improvements to physical plant, custodial duties, and related building and grounds activities. Performs facility mark-out pursuant to Pennsylvania One-Call. * Sets up barricades and places safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic. * Breaks up asphalt and concrete, using pneumatic power tools for trenching and compaction. * Manually digs valve boxes and curb boxes, using shovel and digging bar. * Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure. * Operates pneumatic and/or hydraulic boring equipment. * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge/Skills * Mechanical ability sufficient to understand the operation of pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to operations and maintenance. * Working knowledge of distribution/collection systems. * Ability to utilize hand tools and power tools. * Computer literacy. * Ability to manage time and workload efficiently.
Experience/Education * GED/High School graduate or state recognized education equivalency certificate.
Certifications & Licenses * PA DOT Certification required. * Valid PA Driver's license.
Work Environment * Work is in environmental conditions including contact with wastewater, chemicals, fumes, odors and dust as a result of working with handling potentially hazardous wastewater treatment and laboratory chemicals. * Exposure to potentially harmful pathogens and gases in raw unprocessed wastewater creating potential for blood borne/airborne disease. * Electrical hazard conditions. * Exposure to inclement weather mostly of short duration. * Position is subject to 24 hour call-out and overtime.
Competencies Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates
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