Field Services Worker / Entry

Posting number: 05907

Department: ES - Environmental Services

Job classification: FIELD SERVICES WORKER ENTRY

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services

Summary

Basic skill level in manual labor, general mechanic, general construction, or water and wastewater collection systems maintenance occupation. Under close supervision, receives training to perform skilled and manual work related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater collections systems.

Examples of duties

FIELD SERVICES WORKER-ENTRY SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Receives training and assists in operating equipment such as combination vacuum/high pressure sewer cleaning trucks, hydro excavation machines, sewer cleaning easement machine, crane style truck, sewer rodder, golf cart, ATV utility vehicle, various size dump trucks, and various style loaders with associated attachments used in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer assets. 

Receives training and assists with hydraulic tools, water loss, smoke/dye, acoustic data gathering equipment, air hammers, tapping/valve insertion machines, powered hand tools, and other related equipment.  

Receives training in setting up work plans and daily crew tasks; participates with work crews in the installation, maintenance, or replacement of water or sewer lines and components. Provides technical assistance as needed and helps ensures the safety of the crew and general public on-site. Assists in various types of restoration work, including pavement, concrete, manholes, and lawns, returning them to their original condition. 

Responds to on-site customer complaints regarding water or sewer service issues; prepares daily electronic records and reports. Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, requests servicing and repairs as needed, and completes inspections, inventory lists, and associated documentation for equipment and materials.  (Performs Related Duties as Required)

Work and assist in operating equipment such as combination vacuum/high pressure sewer cleaning trucks, hydro excavation machines, sewer cleaning easement machine, ?crane style truck, sewer rodder, golf cart, ATV utility vehicle, various size dump trucks, and various style loaders with associated attachments for operations associated with construction and maintenance of water and sewer assets. 

Work and assist with hydraulic tools, water loss, smoke/dye, and acoustic data gathering equipment, air hammer, tapping/valve insertion machines, powered hand tools and other related equipment.  

Assist in setting up work plans, daily tasks for crew; participates with work crews in the installation, maintenance, or replacement of water or sewer lines and components; provides technical assistance as necessary, ensures on-site safety of crew and general public.   Assists in different types of restoration, such as pavement, concrete, manholes, and lawns to original condition. 

Responds to on-site customer complaints regarding water or sewer service and related problems; prepares daily electronic records and reports; performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, requests repairs and servicing of equipment; completes inspections/inventory lists and associated documentation for equipment and materials.  

Qualifications

FIELD SERVICES WORKER - ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED equivalent. At least one (1) year of experience working in manual labor or general construction or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training or experience in construction or utility-related field. Must pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam. One (1) year of sewer or water systems construction and maintenance experience is preferred.