Position Title:

Drainage Maintenance Worker III (may underfill)

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Job Description:

Performs at journey level skilled duties listed below in the construction, maintenance and repair of storm water drainage systems. Works as team member to complete whole job from planning to clean up. May serve as crew leader in that person's absence. Reports to Drainage Maintenance Worker IV.

Position Salary Range:

Drainage Maintenance Worker I: $20.91 - $27.55

Drainage Maintenance Worker II: $22.19 - $29.21

Drainage Maintenance Worker III: $24.28 - $31.96

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

Drainage Maintenance Worker I:

• Under supervision, does unskilled to routine-semi-skilled work in constructing, maintaining and cleaning drainage lines through use of hand power tools, high-pressure equipment and mechanical rodders.
• Assists with line location by using electronic, manual and other devices. May use maps and charts.
• Uses jackhammer and other power tools in the excavation of line and box beds. Uses tamper to compact and level surfaces. Hoses, sweeps, shovels and performs other procedures necessary to clean up site and remove spoil.
• Under supervision, operates vactor truck for cleaning and maintenance. Also, may begin training on the operation of some or all of the following equipment: backhoe, track hoe, dragline, fusion machine, Cat, or grader.
• After related equipment training, operates 10-wheel dump truck and front-end loader.
• Under supervision, calculates elevations and slope angles; reads and interprets maps, charts and blueprints.
• Assists in containment of hazardous spills, traffic control and installation of appropriate barriers. Responds to emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as required, and as necessary in accordance with apprenticeship training, to acquire skills expected of journey-level Drainage Maintenance Worker.

Drainage Maintenance Worker II:

• Assists other team members to plan and schedule work to construct, maintain and repair the City's storm drain maintenance system. Territory covered is a 110-square mile area, including more than 3,000 drainage structures.
• Knows how to perform “total” project. On new construction, this includes reading and interpreting blueprints, maps and construction drawings, if any; using transit, level, and simple math to compute slope angles and calculate grades; assisting in clearing with blue stake requirements and deciding placement of boxes, lines and connections.
• May operate backhoe or track hoe to excavate beds for connection boxes and lines and to lift pipe and other structures. Operates 10-wheel dump truck and front-end loader to load and haul fill and spoil. Uses jackhammer and concrete saw as necessary.
• Fabricates, forms, pours and finishes concrete boxes. Prepares and compacts line bed to code specifications. Assists in positioning pipe, and joining, using fusion machine and other connectors as appropriate. After backfill of trench, uses tamper to compact and level surface. On occasion, may help prepare final asphalt cover. Hoses, sweeps, shovels, and performs other procedures necessary to clean up site and remove spoil.
• On existing lines, maintains and repairs through use of various types of tools, including high-pressure equipment, mechanical rodders and vactors. Locates lines through use of electronic, manual and other locating devices. Uses maps and charts to detail location and may assist in charting when necessary. Takes measurements of locations, and plots corrections on maps and charts as appropriate.
• Routinely operates vactor truck for cleaning and maintenance; also may operate or train in the operation of some or all of the following equipment: backhoe, track hoe, drag bucket machine. May also perform metals welding and grate fabrication.
• Assists in hazardous spill containment. Also assists in water testing program by collecting samples. Programs and operates sampler machine and completes simple bench tests. Drainage water is tested for turbidity, chemicals, hydrocarbons, chlorine, detergents, metals, pH and oxygen.
• Provides traffic control; installs and maintains appropriate barricades and cones, and explains maintenance operation to general public when requested.
• Keeps records of time, material and equipment. May train new employees and assist with maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Responds to emergencies, and suggests changes in methods and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Drainage Maintenance Worker III:

• Helps diagnose drainage problems and system needs; plan and schedule work to construct, maintain and repair the City's storm drain system. Territory covered is an 110‑square mile area, including more than 3,000 drainage structures.
• Performs "total" project. On new construction, reads and interprets blueprints, maps and construction drawings, if any. Uses transit, level, and simple math to establish elevations, compute slope angles and calculate grades. Clears with blue stake requirements and modifies or revises plans accordingly. Decides placement of boxes, lines and connections.
• Excavates beds for connection boxes and lines. Operates 10‑wheel dump truck, front‑end loader to load and haul fill and spoil. May operate backhoe to dig and backfill. Uses jackhammer and concrete saw as necessary.
• Fabricates, forms, pours and finishes concrete boxes. Positions pipe using backhoe or track hoe and joins using fusion machine and other connectors as appropriate. Prepares and compacts line bed to code specification. After backfill of trench, uses tamper to compact and level surface. On occasion, may prepare final asphalt cover. Hoses, sweeps, shovels and performs other procedures necessary to clean up site and remove spoil.
• On existing lines, decides proper method of repair; i.e., slip‑line, leak sealing, blockage removal, or new construction. Makes recommendations on major projects. Suggests methods to cut costs and improve process. Locates lines through use of electronic, manual and other locating devices. Uses maps and charts to detail location and may assist in charting when necessary. Takes measurements of locations, and plots corrections on maps and charts as appropriate.
• Routinely operates vactor truck for cleaning and maintenance; also may operate some or all of the following equipment: backhoe, track hoe, and drag bucket machine. May also fabricate and weld grates and frames, and perform other types of welding.
• Assists in isolation of and assisting containment of hazardous spills. Also assists in water testing program by collecting samples. Programs and operates sampler machine and completes simple bench tests. Drainage water is tested for turbidity, chemicals, hydrocarbons, chlorine, detergents, metals, pH and oxygen.
• Provides traffic control; installs and maintains appropriate barricades and cones, and explains maintenance operation to general public when requested.
• Keeps records of time, material and equipment. Trains new employees. Assists with maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Drainage Maintenance Worker I:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and one year’s paid work experience performing general maintenance work or heavy labor. Ability to read, write, do simple math and follow written and oral instructions.
• Some knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in general maintenance and repair work, and ability to operate various hand and power tools.
• Ability to obtain within six months of hire Utah Commercial Driver License, Class A.

Drainage Maintenance Worker II:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Twelve (12) months experience in storm water system maintenance. Six (6) months experience as Drainage Maintenance Worker I may be substituted for the required experience.
• Proven ability to use hand and power tools related to the maintenance and repair of drainage systems. Must be able to perform heavy labor and respond to emergencies.
• Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License, Class A

Drainage Maintenance Worker III:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Three (3) years’ experience in storm water systems maintenance or two (2) years’ experience as a Drainage Maintenance Worker II. One year general water works or wastewater maintenance or construction experience may be substituted for one year of experience of the required three.
• Proven ability to work as team member to maintain and repair storm water, wastewater or water maintenance lines and operate related equipment. Must be able to operate transit and level for calculation of slopes and angles, read and interpret blueprints, maps and construction plans; perform heavy labor; and respond to emergencies.
• Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver License, Class A.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods; push, pull or lift medium-heavy weights. Exposure to confined spaces, high noise levels, dust, grease, fumes, heat, cold, dampness, cuts, scrapes, extremely disagreeable odors, and other environmental aspects, which may be considered unfavorable or disagreeable. Presence of significant occupational hazards, including driving and street traffic. Employees are to follow prescribed safety procedures.
• May be subject to overtime, stand-by and callout.
• Low-to-moderate exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the demands of the position.

CAREER LADDER

• After six months of successful performance as a Drainage Maintenance Worker I, incumbent may be advanced to Drainage Maintenance Worker II based upon the supervisor/manager recommendation, review by Human Resources, and Department Director approval.
• After two years of successful performance as a Drainage Maintenance Worker II, incumbent may be advanced to Drainage Maintenance Worker III based upon the supervisor/manager recommendation, review by Human Resources, and Department Director approval.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

Drainage Maintenance Worker I: $20.91 - $27.55

Drainage Maintenance Worker II: $22.19 - $29.21

Drainage Maintenance Worker III: $24.28 - $31.96

DEPARTMENT

Public Utilities

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40