Public Works Water Maintenance
City Of Anacortes
Anacortes, WA
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on November 8, 2018
Public Works Water Maintenance
General Purpose of Job:
Perform a variety of specialized duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, sewer, water and storm facilities and systems; operate a variety of heavy and light vehicles, specialized equipment and hand and power tools. Expected to perform a wide range of duties as required.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform a variety of specialized duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, water or storm facilities and systems.
- Maintain excellent public relations and ensure that public inquiries are answered in a courteous manner. Where appropriate refer public inquiries to lead worker or supervisor.
- Assist in the excavation of trenches to proper grade and line, placing bedding and laying pipe and appurtenances; backfill trenches and test piping; assist in cutting, threading and coating pipe and caulking joints; assist in leak detection and repair.
- Read maps, blueprints and schematics to locate storm, sanitary sewer and water lines.
- Dig and backfill excavations manually and using light equipment; assist in the cleanup of job sites; perform general cleanup within right-of-ways and other areas as required; direct cleanup crews as assigned.
- Assist in a variety of construction projects and duties, including building forms and mixing, pouring and finishing cement; assist in street, pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter construction.
- Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, specialized equipment and hand and power tools, including street sweepers, high-pressure vacuum and pump assemblies, dump and service trucks, gas detector, forklift, underground infrastructure detection equipment; operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment. Knowledge and ability to perform daily vehicle inspections prior to placing vehicle in service. Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to describe an equipment problem to maintenance personnel.
- Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies on maintenance vehicles; maintain vehicle, tools and equipment in a clean, safe and proper working condition.
- Maintain a variety of records including system operations, inspections, preventive maintenance and materials use records; maintain field records related to hydrants and valves.
- Ability to learn City specific computer applications
- Assist other maintenance services personnel with large work projects as assigned; lead work crews as assigned; respond to emergencies including system failures, weather related issues such as floods and snow storms; control and flag traffic as required.
- Flexibility to respond to emergency call-ins for off duty hours.
- Perform work in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules regulations and within mandated and appropriate safety standards.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
- Update and revise maps and diagrams of streets, pipe and manhole locations.
- Position requires regular dependable attendance.
- Knowledge of proper lifting techniques and basic health and safety practices.
- Perform related tasks as required.