Sewer Maintenance Worker
City of Dubuque, IowaAbout the role
Posting number: 01951-FT-082026
Department: Public Works
Job classification: SEWER MAINTENACE WORKER
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works
Summary
Please note: In addition to base pay listed on the job posting, this position may qualify for a Market Adjustment Supplement Pay of up to $5.85 per hour, depending on qualifications.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general direction and reporting to the Field Operations Manager, the Sewer Maintenance Worker operates medium and heavy equipment and performs and supervises performance of a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction and operation of public works and park facilities; and performs other duties as assigned.
Examples of duties
Job Duties
JOB DUTIES:
- Operates roller, backhoe/loader, excavator, skid loader, sewer jet/vac vehicle, pumps, hydraulic impact hammer, self-propelled street sweeper, front end loader, snowplow, snow go, jet flusher, sewer television truck, aerial bucket, anti-icing unit, and other equipment and vehicles in various maintenance and construction tasks
- Repairs or replaces curbs, sections of concrete and asphalt streets, walls, and steps.
- Carrying resources on jobsites to include concrete forms, tools, and other resources.
- Responds to internal and external questions and requests in a professional and courteous manner.
- Excavates and back fills trenches with hand tools; cleans and inspects sanitary and storm sewers; cleans ditches and drainage systems; loads and unloads trucks containing heavy materials; shovels asphalt/rock, sand, gravel and spreads and rakes asphalt; and operates miscellaneous manual and power tools including jack hammer, air compressor, pick, shovel, sledgehammer, grinder, drill and pipe wrench.
- Repairs or replaces storm intakes, catch basins, culverts, manholes, and water boxes.
- Repairs or replaces Street, Stop, Wayfinding signs and meter poles.
- Prepares and places barricades for projects and safety purposes.
- Cut and trim grass, weeds, and trees from right of way.
- Performs general grounds maintenance, basic painting, repair and maintenance assignments.
- Takes initiative to cross train self and others in various areas to strengthen knowledge base and provide support to other departments or divisions.
- Performs extensive snow and ice control operational duties - individually, as a team member, or as a team leader.
- Assists other departments with various duties as necessary.
- Checks tires, oil, lubricants, water levels, lights and fuel in vehicles and equipment; washes, adjusts, and performs minor repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and maintains time and other records.
- Consistently ensures and reinforces the proper use and compliance of safety protocols, both on and off job sites, for self and others.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Operation and Control – Using equipment or systems, including rollers, backhoe/loaders, sewer jet/vac vehicles, pumps, hydraulic impact hammers, street sweepers, front-end loaders, snowplows, jet flushers, sewer rodder equipment, sewer television trucks, aerial buckets, anti-icing units, and related vehicles and machinery. Ability to operate tools such as jackhammers, air compressors, picks, shovels, grinders, drills, sledgehammers, and pipe wrenches.
Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to ensure machinery and equipment are functioning properly during sewer system maintenance, snow/ice operations, and construction activities.
Control Precision – Quickly and accurately adjusting the controls of machines, trucks, or other heavy equipment used in sewer maintenance, street repair, and snow/ice operations.
Multi-Limb Coordination – Using arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down when operating large maintenance vehicles and equipment or performing manual labor tasks such as trenching, shoveling, lifting, and raking materials.
Depth Perception – Determining the distance between objects, assessing spatial relationships, and safely navigating, excavating, or operating vehicles and equipment in tight spaces, trenches, and rights-of-way.
Reaction Time – Quickly moving hands, fingers, or feet in response to audio, visual, or situational cues when operating vehicles, responding to emergencies, or adjusting equipment controls.
Arm-Hand Steadiness – Keeping arms and hands steady while performing tasks such as operatin
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