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Water Distribution Maintenance
Worker IInon-exempt Grade 33
City of Muskogee
Updated 08/2019
CLASS TITLE: Water Distribution Maintenance Worker II
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Responsible for performing unskilled and semi-skilled tasks; works on
individual job assignments or as a member of a work group engaged in
planned or scheduled general maintenance activities involving the City
water distribution system.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
Operates hand tools, power tools, light trucks and small equipment.
Participates with a group of workers involved in a wide variety of
planned and scheduled maintenance activities including operating small
to medium equipment.
Performs special worksite and traffic setup.
Probes and locates water lines.
Digs ditches and trenches, lays pipe, installs and repairs valves and
water leaks.
Paints, mixes cement, cuts grass, patches streets, installs fire
hydrants and pours lead joints.
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 Distribution Maintenance Worker II reports directly to the
Water Distribution Maintenance Leader II.
The Water Distribution Maintenance Worker II does not have any direct
reports or supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred but
not required and one (1) year 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.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Good knowledge of manual labor work
practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semi-skilled
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 write;
ability to interpret plans and specifications; ability to plan and
oversee the work of semi-skilled and skilled workers; and the ability to
understand and influence the behavior of others within the organization,
customers or the public in order to achieve job objectives and cause
action or understanding.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case-by-case
basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements
include occasional walking and standing; frequent lifting and carrying
of up to fifty (50) pounds; occasional lifting and carrying of more than
sixty (60) pounds; frequent reaching, handling and twisting; occasional
balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and climbing; vision, speech and
hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and
reasonable attendance is essential. Must submit to drug screening and
fitness to work physical exam.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL is
required or abi lity to obtain license within nine (9) months of
appointment. Must possess a Class D water license issued by the State
Department of Health or ability to obtain license within nine (9) months
of appointment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in this classification is primarily
outdoors. Will travel to other city locations as required. Exposure to
wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions. Requires ability to work
weekends and holidays as required and maintain a stand-by status.
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