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Water/Sewer Line Maintenance Worker - Gastonia, NC (ID: 465089)
Title	Water/Sewer Line Maintenance Worker
Type	Water and Wastewater
Date Posted	2023-12-29
City / Organization	Gastonia, NC
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Description	General Definition of Work Performs skilled trades work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments in the Public Works/Utilities Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Crew Chief. Essential Functions/Duties Operates dump truck, backhoe, loader, skid steer, high-pressure flusher, tamps, air compressors, saws, and other small and medium-sized equipment in the construction and maintenance of the water and sewer system. Operates light automotive and mechanical equipment in connection with the above tasks. Works around heavy construction equipment and all types of traffic. Works in confined spaces. Repairs tools and equipment of a less complex nature and perform general maintenance on all small equipment. Uses small hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, saws, drills, chainsaws etc. Raise utility structures for resurfacing, utility cuts, patching and asphalt maintenance. Performs various landscaping. Performs daily pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicles and equipment. (95%) Required to serve on the emergency on-call rotation. (5%) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to learn a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in water and sewer construction and maintenance; ability to safely use and operate common hand and power tools; ability to safely use, operate and preventative maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment; Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Some knowledge of OSHA laws that apply to areas of work responsibility. Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school or equivalent or equivalent. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS NIMS IS-700 training certificate within 12 months of hire. Possession of a NC Class A Commercial driver's license, with Restriction 8 and Tanker Endorsement, within 90 days of hire PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical activity of this position includes: Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or couching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts. Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The physical requirements of this position: Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform one or more of the following: operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions; Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. The worker is required to wear respirator. The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. Drug screening and criminal background checks required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective and unique identity. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/H

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