City Of Plymouth, MN Plymouth , MN 55447
Posted 2 weeks ago
Description
The City of Plymouth is now accepting applications for Seasonal Utilities Maintenance Workers to perform or assist in a wide variety of municipal sewer, water and drainage system installation, maintenance and repair functions using motorized equipment, hand and power tools in a manner which will ensure safe, economical, effective and timely results.
This is a great opportunity to gain relevant municipal public works utilities experience and a great job for those seeking short-term employment with flexible scheduling. This position is scheduled up to 40 hours per week from April to October, weather dependent.
Essential Functions
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
Interact with others in a manner that is professional and inspires open communication
Help to create and maintain a respectful workplace culture and champions equity and inclusion
Conduct various preventative maintenance activities on municipal water system.
Flush City water mains
Locate curb stop shut-off valves
Exercise valves
Maintains appropriate records relating to each program
Operates, maintains and repairs fire hydrants
Locates water main and valves as called for on locate tickets
Assists in water distribution system repair and replacement.
Repairs or replaces water main as appropriate
Repairs roadways and landscape from water main and service repairs
Performs preventative maintenance functions on sanitary sewer system.
Operates or assists in the operation of sewer cleaning equipment, such as sewer jet, vector or other related equipment.
Locates sewer mains and services laterals as called for on locate tickets
Maintains appropriate records relating to each program
Assists in sanitary sewer repair and replacement
Repairs lift stations as authorized
Cleans and repairs manholes
Responds to customer service requests and system malfunction alarms
Responds to customer questions regarding both sewer and water
Investigates the nature and source of problem
Attempts to identify corrective means needed
Determines appropriate party to make corrections, if necessary
Prepares and submits necessary records to supervisor
Performs storm sewer/storm water drainage way maintenance, repair and installations
Inspects culverts, catch basins and ditches to ascertain the necessity of maintenance or repair
Rebuilds catch basins, manholes in various degrees as necessary
Removes and replaces concrete curb and gutter
Identify, analyze and correct drainage deficiencies
Equipment uses and operations
Performs pre-operation checks including, but not limited to fluid levels, lights, tires
Ensures cleanliness of equipment inside and out during and after use
Puts equipment away cleaned and ready for next use
Reports all equipment maintenance needs using the ManagerPlus reporting software
Reports all equipment damage and accident to supervisor immediately
Makes minor equipment repairs and adjustments as capable or as assigned
Operates GPS locating equipment
Keeps supervisor promptly informed of all significant matters he/she must know to perform his/her position responsibilities effectively
Performs or assists in other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record
Must have relevant experience in sewer and water maintenance related areas
Must have experience in working with motorized equipment
Must have experience with tools, including methods and materials used in general maintenance work and skill in operating hand, power, and mobile equipment
Works overtime and/or varying shifts to meet public service needs
Desired Qualifications
Class B CDL or Class A CDL preferred, but not required
Tanker endorsement preferred, but not required
Class SD sanitary sewer collection certification preferred, but not required
Class C water plant certification preferred, but not required
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Job Activity
Very Frequent (frequently required to perform the job): standing; walking; lifting; pushing/pulling; crouching (bending at knees)
Frequent (usually required to perform the job): sitting; carrying; bending at waist; use of arm muscles over extended periods; use of leg muscles over extended periods
Occasional (sometimes required to perform the job): climbing; reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction); kneeling (bending leg at knee and resting on knee); crawling (moving about on hands and knees); handling objects (grasping, turning or otherwise using hands or hand); repetitive hand motion; overhead work (over shoulder height); stationary desk or bench work with neck bent forward
Weights Lifted/Carried
The employee must be able to lift items weighing 0 - 85 from 0 - 3 feet. The employee must be able to carry items weighing 0 - 50 pounds from 0 - 15 feet. The employee must be able to lift/carry items such as tools, valves, hydrant parts and manhole parts
Job Requirements
Working outdoors (must have physical strength sufficient to perform strenuous labor tasks under varying weather conditions); working indoors; operating forklifts, machinery, or vehicles; working with chemicals; driving city vehicle or personal vehicle.
City Of Plymouth, MN