CLASS TITLE:
Water Distribution Maintenance Worker
II
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Responsible for performing
unskilled and semi-skilled tasks; works on individual job assignments or as a
member of a work group engaged in planned or scheduled general maintenance
activities involving the City water distribution system.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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Operates hand tools, power tools, light trucks and small
equipment.
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Participates
with a group of workers involved in a wide variety of planned and scheduled maintenance
activities including operating small to
medium equipment.
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Performs special worksite and traffic setup.
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Probes and locates water lines.
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Digs ditches
and trenches, lays pipe, installs and repairs valves and water leaks.
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Paints, mixes cement, cuts grass, patches
streets, installs fire hydrants and pours lead joints.
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Performs other work as necessary and or as
assigned.
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Must
report to work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Water Distribution Maintenance
Worker II reports directly to the Water Distribution Maintenance Leader II.
The Water Distribution Maintenance
Worker II does not have any direct reports or supervisory
responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
but not required and one (1) year of
experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction
and maintenance trades, preferably including some work experience involving the
operation of light to medium construction equipment.
Knowledge, Abilities and
Skills: Good knowledge of manual
labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semi-skilled
maintenance work; and considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety
precautions of the work. Ability to
understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to lead a group
of workers performing manual labor for extended periods of time in varying
weather conditions; ability to use and instruct others in the use of mechanical
tools and equipment; ability to operate and instruct others in the use of
various types of automotive and power equipment; ability to read and write;
ability to interpret plans and specifications; ability to plan and oversee the
work of semi-skilled and skilled workers; and the ability to understand and
influence the behavior of others within the organization, customers or the
public in order to achieve job objectives and cause action or understanding.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On
a case-by-case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include occasional
walking and standing; frequent lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds;
occasional lifting and carrying of more than sixty (60) pounds; frequent
reaching, handling and twisting; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling,
crawling and climbing; vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform
essential tasks. Punctuality and
reasonable attendance is essential. Must
submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.
Licenses and
Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL is
required or
ability to obtain license within nine (9) months of appointment. Must
possess a Class “D” water license issued by the State Department of Health or ability to
obtain license within nine (9) months of appointment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in this classification is primarily outdoors. Will travel to other city locations as required. Exposure to wet, hot, cold and/or humid
conditions. Requires ability to work
weekends and holidays as required and maintain a stand-by status.
Notice: This classification is a “safety sensitive” position as
defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol
testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol
Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification, you
will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included
in the drug panel screening. Possession
of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or
the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
MINIMUM PAY: $13.18/hr. Excellent employee benefits (insurance,
vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, holidays).
WORK HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Requires ability to work weekends and holidays as required and maintain
a stand-by status.
WORK LOCATION: Public Works
Department, Water Distribution Division, 1401 S. B Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
RESUMES MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE THAT OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED ALSO. We
can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of
Muskogee Human Resources Department at 229 West Okmulgee Avenue (the three
story red brick building (Muskogee Municipal Building) at the southeast corner
of 3rd Street and Okmulgee Avenue).
The Human Resources Department is located on the First Floor, Room
102. Applications can be returned to the
same address or by mail: City of
Muskogee, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK 74402-1927; by fax: 918-684-6223; or by email: jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org. If you should have any questions, please call
the Human Resources Department at 918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the
address above or fax or email (above).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: There
is no deadline for applications for this position – it will be open until
filled.
