South Ogden City Job Description Title: Maintenance Operator I Division: Operations Department: Public Works FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Introductory Period: 6 Months Effective Date: 01-01-2008 Last Revised: 08-01-2013 Pay Range: South Ogden City is an “At Will” employer. Employment with the City is voluntarily entered into and the employment relationship can be terminated by either party at any time. General Purpose Performs a variety of apprentice level, semi-skilled duties related to construction, installation, maintenance and repair of city street, water and sewer systems. Supervision Received Works under the general supervision of a Field Maintenance Supervisor. Supervision Exercised None. Essential Functions Water: Operated various types of heavy equipment such as six or ten wheel transport trucks, patrol, backhoe, rollers and trenching equipment; performs installation or repair service connections, water lines and meters, repairs or replaces fire hydrants and plugged water meters; repairs water mains; thaws frozen lines; cleans and maintains storage tanks; connects and disconnects service; searches out shut off valves; water line leaks; assists in placement of pipe and water regulators; removes, disassembles, cleans or replaces defective parts of regulators, adjusts pilot valves as needed to assure efficient water line service. Installs new water lines using pipe threader, tapping machine, welder, pipe cutting saw, pipe and cable locator old water lines; tears out and repairs curb, gutter and street in locating and uncovering broken lines; builds meter boxes, builds extensions to raise or lower existing boxes as needed. Operates a variety of hand tools and small power equipment such as jack hammers, roller, compressors, packing machine, gopher, tamper, tapping machine; cleans tools and equipment to assure proper working order. Reads residential and commercial water meters as needed to accurately bill customers for water usage; performs field and shop repairs on water meters, removes meter, disassemble, cleans, and/or replaces defective parts, reassembles and tests to assure proper working order; sets blue stake markers. May assist in water sampling and delivers to county health for analysis; monitors chlorine levels; tests water using DPD tester to assure proper chlorine residual levels; reads water South Ogden City | 1 flow meter, chlorine pound per day gauge; calculates chlorine dosage and makes proper adjustments. Participates in work zone safety procedures; flags on coming vehicles to protect the public and workers; sets up warning signs and signalization equipment. Sewer: Performs sewer collection system installation, maintenance, and repairs; operates a variety of hand or power equipment, including tapping machine, jack hammer, compactor, rodding machine, sewer truck, etc. Monitors sewer line flow, stimulates rate of flow by operating sewer truck to inject high pressure water; maintains and cleans city sewer collection system main lines; inspects manholes and sewer lines to detect leaks or malfunctions; bolts leak proof collars to mains to stop leaks; seals joints with cementing compound; opens clogged sewer lines using various pipe cleaning equipment. Streets: Responds to emergency calls twenty-four (24) hours a day; assists to determine necessary personnel and materials needed to resolve problems; assists to maintain daily records of all work performed. Operates specialized heavy equipment such as single & tandem axle dump trucks, road graders, cats/bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoe, bucket trucks, snow plow and other similar equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of various street department projects and sites. Operates light equipment such as sweepers, mowers, street vacuum, rollers, cement mixers, pick-ups, tractors, forklifts, spreaders, and various hand and power tools as needed. Transports and deposits various construction materials such as sand, salt, gravel, dirt, etc; performs hot mix patching, storm drain cleaning, repair and construction, snow and ice control, gravel street maintenance, street sweeping, cold mix patching, debris collection, etc. Attendance is an essential function of this position. Performs related duties as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Formal Education/Knowledge a. Graduation from high school plus sufficient training to demonstrate an aptitude and ability to perform above and related duties; AND b. Six (6) months of general work experience preferably in a field related to above duties; South Ogden City | 2 OR c. An equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Skills & Knowledge a. Some working knowledge of operating basic manual and power tools; the standard practices, methods, materials and tools necessary for pipe construction and repair activities; pipe fitting procedures, pipe classifications and type; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trench work construction and pipeline maintenance work; hazards common to heavy equipment operation; drain system construction methods, etc.; interpersonal communication skills. b. Ability to operate heavy equipment of various kinds under varying conditions; make minor repairs on assigned vehicles, perform heavy physical labor; develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; work from blueprints; tolerate weather extremes in the work environment; perform basic mathematical computations in reading and using various meters, gauges and related devices. 3. Certifications and Other Requirements a. Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license b. Must obtain a valid commercial driver’s license, Class “B” within 90180 days from date of hire. c. Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds on a continual basis. d. Must be willing to work “on-call” and 24 hour standby and be able to respond to City calls within 30 minutes of a call. e. May be required to become certified in areas such as trenching, confined space and entry, flagging, water and sewer. 4. Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills The incumbent shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and citizens. WORK ENVIRONMENT South Ogden City | 3 While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS: Heavy to Very Heavy SEDENTARY LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY VERY HEAVY Exerting up to 10 lbs occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time Exerting up to 20 lbs occasionally, 10 lbs frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree Exerting 20-50 lbs occasionally, 1025 lbs frequently, or up to 10 lbs constantly Exerting 50-100 lbs occasionally, 25-50-lbs frequently, or up to 10-20- lbs constantly Exerting over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs frequently, or up to 20-50-lbs constantly The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, pulling and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions. Daily local travel required in normal course of job performance. Ongoing exposure to changing weather conditions. The employee must frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/carry more than 100 pounds. Crouching/kneeling, balancing, and bending/twisting may occur in the normal course of performing essential duties. This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation. Description is not all inclusive. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS Motor vehicle, public works vehicles and equipment, construction and maintenance equipment, including tractors, dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, backhoe, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, snow removal equipment, trencher, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, radio, and phone. South Ogden City | 4 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS The following environmental factors may occur and be a factor during the normal course of performing essential functions of this job. HEALTH & SAFETY Mechanical Hazards Chemical Hazards Electrical Hazards Fire Hazards Explosives Communicable Diseases Road Hazards ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Dirt & Dust Extreme Temperatures Noise & Vibration Fumes & Odors Wetness/Humidity Darkness/Poor Lighting PRIMARY WORK LOCATION Office Environment Warehouse Shop Vehicle Outdoors PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Hard hat, safety glasses, and other OSHA approved safety devices as required. POTENTIAL NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS In the normal course of performing the essential duties of the job, the following may occur: Time pressures, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, irregular work schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracted environment. SIGNATURES – REVIEW AND COMMENT I have reviewed this job analysis and attachments and find it to be an accurate description of the demands of the job. __________________________________________ Signature of Employee __________________ Date The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change. South Ogden City | 5