Service Maintenance Worker – Utilities Wastewater Collection

Job Summary

Employees in this entry level 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.

• Performs manual labor in the Waste Water Collection Division to include: the use of hand and power equipment such as jackhammers, tamps, and chain saws, shovels, rakes, brooms and string lawn movers
• Must perform routine tasks in the installation and the maintenance of waste water lines
• Must be able to withstand the elements to include extreme heat and cold climates
• Attends departmental and safety meetings as required
• May assist in other departments as needed
• Assist operators as needed
• Cleans hand tools and equipment
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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:

• Proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

Ability to:

• Comprehend directives, gauges and indicators.
• Document logs or similar non-complex forms.
• Converse with supervisors and crew members regarding work related activities.
• Count, add and subtract whole numbers.
• Comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Operate two-way radio to communicate with other work crews or dispatcher to receive and transmit information.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to equipment.
• Follow instructions and efficiently complete tasks.
• Exercise judgment particularly in tasks involving safety of self and others.
• Work under immediate supervision and carry out assigned tasks.

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.