Water/Sewer Maintenance Leader I
City of Muskogee, Muskogee, OK, United States
Purpose Of The Classification
Responsible for the participation of and oversight of skilled maintenance and construction work involving water and sewer plants.
Oversees and participates in storm sewer draining system maintenance, repair and construction.
Finishes and rough concrete repair work in streets, sidewalks and driveways, including water and sewage cuts.
Maintains open drainage ditches and locates underground utilities for plumbers and other utility companies.
Inspects, maintains and programs systems related to the operation of residential and larger collection level sewage lift stations and related Scada/Plc communications.
Performs and directs special worksite and traffic setup; installs traffic signs, using truck, post-hole digger, pick and shovel.
Locates water lines for contractors and plumbers.
Oversees and participates in repacking, removing and repairing pumps; puts new bearings in electric motors and makes minor electrical repairs.
Inspects newly constructed utilities.
Operates or directs operations of light to medium construction equipment including backhoes, loaders, trenchers, line inspection camera truck, winch trucks, dump trucks, forklifts, flushing trucks, rodders, air compressors, portable pumps, generators, boring and pushing machines, pipe locators, and uses all types of hand tools and cutting and welding equipment.
Oversees maintenance and care of buildings and grounds as well as specialized equipment including equipment within the camera truck; supervises and participates in constructing flashers, barricades and traffic control equipment, template painting, remodeling, concrete block laying and carpentry.
Monitors and completes all related paperwork.
Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
Reporting Relationships
The Water/Sewer Maintenance Leader I reports directly to the Pollution Control Superintendent.
The Water/Sewer Maintenance Leader I may oversee the work of the Equipment Operator I and II's as well as Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker II and Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker I.
Qualifications
Training and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades, preferably including some work experience involving the operation of light to medium construction equipment with at least one (1) year of the experience leading and coordinating or providing general crew oversight or supervision.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Considerable knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work; and considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to lead a group of workers performing manual labor for extended periods of time, in varying weather conditions; ability to use and instruct others in the use of mechanical tools and equipment; ability to operate and instruct others in the use of various types of automotive and power equipment; ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; ability to plan and oversee the work of semiskilled and skilled workers; and ability to understand and influence the behavior of others within the organization, customers, or the public to achieve job objectives and cause action or understanding.
Physical Requirements
Arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity will be needed to use a keyboard and telephone. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to sixty (60) pounds, and occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing over sixty (60) pounds. Occasional reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting, handling and repetitive movements. Vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance are essential. Must submit to drug screening and a fitness to work physical exam.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "B" CDL with tanker endorsement is required. Must possess and maintain a class "C" Waterworks license or ability to obtain within nine (9) months from appointment.
Working Environment
Work in this classification is both indoors and outdoors. Will travel to other City locations as required. Requires ability to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours. Requires ability to maintain on‑call status. Will be subjected to confined spaces.
Notice
This classification is a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a "safety sensitive" classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
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Responsible for the participation of and oversight of skilled maintenance and construction work involving water and sewer plants.
Oversees and participates in storm sewer draining system maintenance, repair and construction.
Finishes and rough concrete repair work in streets, sidewalks and driveways, including water and sewage cuts.
Maintains open drainage ditches and locates underground utilities for plumbers and other utility companies.
Inspects, maintains and programs systems related to the operation of residential and larger collection level sewage lift stations and related Scada/Plc communications.
Performs and directs special worksite and traffic setup; installs traffic signs, using truck, post-hole digger, pick and shovel.
Locates water lines for contractors and plumbers.
Oversees and participates in repacking, removing and repairing pumps; puts new bearings in electric motors and makes minor electrical repairs.
Inspects newly constructed utilities.
Operates or directs operations of light to medium construction equipment including backhoes, loaders, trenchers, line inspection camera truck, winch trucks, dump trucks, forklifts, flushing trucks, rodders, air compressors, portable pumps, generators, boring and pushing machines, pipe locators, and uses all types of hand tools and cutting and welding equipment.
Oversees maintenance and care of buildings and grounds as well as specialized equipment including equipment within the camera truck; supervises and participates in constructing flashers, barricades and traffic control equipment, template painting, remodeling, concrete block laying and carpentry.
Monitors and completes all related paperwork.
Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
Reporting Relationships
The Water/Sewer Maintenance Leader I reports directly to the Pollution Control Superintendent.
The Water/Sewer Maintenance Leader I may oversee the work of the Equipment Operator I and II's as well as Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker II and Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker I.
Qualifications
Training and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades, preferably including some work experience involving the operation of light to medium construction equipment with at least one (1) year of the experience leading and coordinating or providing general crew oversight or supervision.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Considerable knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work; and considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to lead a group of workers performing manual labor for extended periods of time, in varying weather conditions; ability to use and instruct others in the use of mechanical tools and equipment; ability to operate and instruct others in the use of various types of automotive and power equipment; ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; ability to plan and oversee the work of semiskilled and skilled workers; and ability to understand and influence the behavior of others within the organization, customers, or the public to achieve job objectives and cause action or understanding.
Physical Requirements
Arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity will be needed to use a keyboard and telephone. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to sixty (60) pounds, and occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing over sixty (60) pounds. Occasional reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting, handling and repetitive movements. Vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance are essential. Must submit to drug screening and a fitness to work physical exam.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "B" CDL with tanker endorsement is required. Must possess and maintain a class "C" Waterworks license or ability to obtain within nine (9) months from appointment.
Working Environment
Work in this classification is both indoors and outdoors. Will travel to other City locations as required. Requires ability to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours. Requires ability to maintain on‑call status. Will be subjected to confined spaces.
Notice
This classification is a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a "safety sensitive" classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
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