Service Maintenance Worker (Semi-Skilled) – Wastewater Collection

Job Summary

Employees in this position are responsible for maintenance, and/or repair of sewer lines, which includes the installation of main lines, service laterals, broken main lines as well as new taps, concrete work, landscaping, painting, general labor work and limited backhoe and bush hog operations.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Installs main sewer lines, new taps, repair broken line services, cut and clean right-of-ways, and assist in televising sewer lines.
• Assist in positioning traffic control devices around work zones to conform with the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, direct traffic around work zones using traffic control devices, hand signals and two way radios.
• Gather necessary tools and equipment for jobs and loads onto truck. Ensures tools are in good condition and proper working order; cleans tools and equipment and ensures that tools and equipment are stored properly.
• Attends departmental and safety meetings as required, maintains uniforms and safety attire to conform to proper dress codes and safety rules at all times, performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School/GED or equivalent training and experience.

Experience
Prior experience in construction is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid State Issued Driver’s License is preferred.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Various pipe fittings to include PVC, concrete pipe, terra cotta pipe, etc.
• Safety procedures including accident prevention;

Ability to:

• Comprehend directives
• Operate and safely use tools and equipment to include pipe saws, jackhammers, tamps, shovels, rakes, etc.
• Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with co-workers and general public.
• Work under moderate supervision
• Speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard and understood in person and/or over two-way radio.
• See well enough to safely operate equipment

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein 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, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work location will primarily be outdoors.

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Supervisors, co-workers and other city employees.

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.