The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) duties include but are not limited to the following
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Demonstrates competence related to the understanding and application of City of Celina Core Values.
Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of City sewer utilities to include sewer pipes, sewer pumps and sewage systems an assist with water infrastructure repair as needed.
Installs, removes, replaces, maintains, and repairs system components in conjunction with regulatory requirements and departmental/division guidelines.
Assists in cleaning, inspecting and repairing sewer mains, treatment facilities and lift stations.
Inspects work in progress and at completion for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, plans, specifications, and standards of quality and safety.
Monitors employees operating equipment to prevent damage to other utility lines while digging.
Answers emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action such as jetting sewer services, sewer main repairs and other repairs to the wastewater system.
Completes work orders on daily work assignments and activities as required.
Organizes tools, equipment and supplies necessary to complete assignments.
Inspects, cleans and maintains equipment and tools in safe operating order.
Maintains safety regulations including wearing appropriate clothing, erecting proper barricades and signage and using proper equipment and tools.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must demonstrate safety consciousness for self and others while driving and working.
Required to work on-call, evenings or weekends
Travels to attend meetings and training
Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties in a team environment.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours
Assist other departments throughout the city as well as other internal departments in Public Works.
Proficient with working as an individual or as a team member
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
Willingness to cross train as needed for meeting departmental objectives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques for common tools and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work; and their basic safety precautions and procedures.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of power and hand tools.
Knowledge of safe handling techniques of hazardous chemicals and materials.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Skill in following oral and written communications and directions.
Skill in planning and organizing materials and supplies necessary to complete work orders or daily assignments
Skill in operating assigned equipment, tools and vehicles
Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Ability to follow all City policies and procedures
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by leadership team in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Self-motivated and positive attitude.
Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check
Texas Class C Driver License
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an outdoor environment.
May be subject to repetitive motion and heavy manual labor such as digging, repairing water/sewer lines, transporting, delivering and picking up debris, or other required equipment.
Daily physical labor that includes extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, entering enclosed spaces, climbing ladders, lifting heavy equipment, digging potholes, swinging a sledgehammer, driving a dump truck, operating other equipment and other similar physically exerting activities on a daily basis.
May be exposed to moving traffic, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, heights, confined spaces, trenches, air and water borne pathogens, body fluids, infectious diseases, rodents and insects.
May be confined to small spaces
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS UTILIZED:
Equipment utilized includes personal computer, (Microsoft Office), copier, calculator, fax machine, and telephone and City vehicles.
Other equipment utilized includes sledge hammer, shovel, dump truck, hand/power tools and equipment specific to area of assignment, ladders, testing equipment, generators, water pumps, and other industry related tools and equipment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must pass all relevant pre-employment screening/tests/examinations.