SUMMARY

Working under the direction of the Distribution Foreman and supervision of the Distribution Superintendent, this individual is a member of a crew working in the water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems owned, operated, and maintained by the City of Siloam Springs. Persons employed in this position are responsible for making sure health and safety measures are executed.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of material, methods, and techniques used in construction, maintenance and repair activities as related to assigned areas of specialization
• Knowledgeable in generally accepted standards and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and sanitary sewer systems
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and tools
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines
• Demonstrate the ability to work safely and efficiently
• Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret verbal and written instructions, and read documents such as safety rules and operating instructions
• Capable of maintaining an effective working relationship with fellow employees and work courteously and tactfully with the public and co-workers
• Maintain a good attendance record

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Actively participates in duties of a high-performance team assigned to maintain, upgrade, and expand the utility’s water distribution system and the sanitary sewer collection system. Work assignments include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Operate utility equipment units, such as backhoe/loader, dump truck, hydraulic jet (flush) truck, vac truck, rodder, and tools such as tapping machine, jackhammer, acetylene torch, welder, pipe saw, trash pump and air compressor, assorted hand tool and power tools to perform any operation within the capacity of the equipment and as necessary to accomplish the job required
• Locating and repair of water leaks
• Analyzing and correcting low-pressure services
• Repairing, replacing and providing maintenance on water mains, valves, meter services, fire hydrants and other water system appurtenances
• Locating and repairing all breaks and stoppages in sewer mains and lateral lines
• Cleaning, repairing, and replacement of sewer mains and manholes
• Adjusting valve boxes and manhole lids to proper grade
• Construction of water and sewer line extensions, installing new meter services and sewer taps, hydrants, valves and manholes
• Clean, service, and maintain all vehicles, equipment, and tools assigned to the crew
• Assist with housekeeping, cleaning, and maintenance of workplace facilities
• When called upon, assist other City divisions in the maintenance and minor construction of the facilities for which they are responsible
• Perform other duties and special assignments as directed by superiors

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Ability to listen, learn and communicate effectively with peers and public. Ability to make sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts related to construction, water distribution, and sewer collection. The ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, angles, proportions, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables, meaning variables that can be perceived through senses, and variables of quality such as knowledge and perception levels. Ability to apply common sense understanding of a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Must obtain a Class I Distribution License within 12 months of employment. Must hold a valid Class I Arkansas Collection System License12 months of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear. or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ­­­­100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distant and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

* Safety sensitive position includes, but is not limited to, any job, assignment, rank or title where any of the following apply:

Subject to drug and alcohol testing or restrictions promulgated by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation; involves carrying, repairing, transporting or keeping of firearms or ammunition; includes performing any medical or life-saving procedures, or responsibility for procuring, storing, transporting, dispensing or administering any drugs or medical supplies or equipment; involves working with confidential information, documents or material pertaining to criminal investigations; procuring, storing, transporting or otherwise working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food or electricity; involves operating, repairing, maintaining or driving heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft or motor vehicles, or working in close proximity thereto; a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the public, self or fellow employees; requires engaging in any other activity in which the employee is responsible for his or her own or other people's safety.

*Weather Essential position includes employees are declared to be all sworn police officers, all sworn firefighters, dispatchers, emergency road crew employees in the Street Department, and electrical personnel in the Electric Department.

*Civility and Professionalism- The City of Siloam Springs is a team-based service organization. Maintenance of good internal morale is essential to the City’s success. An employee is required to maintain professional and ethical behavior and act with integrity in all matters. The City of Siloam Springs is committed to providing a work environment that is free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, abusive language, gossip, employees spreading discontent or exhibiting any behavior that is disruptive to the workplace and contrary to the City’s mission.

*Regular Attendance- Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of Siloam Springs. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure, or other absences from scheduled hours, that are not pre-approved or are excessive are disruptive and are to be avoided.