JOB
CITY OF MORGAN HILLUTILITY WORKER I$6,140 - $7,836 monthly$73,680 - $94,032 annuallyUTILITY WORKER II$6,774 - $8,646 monthly$81,288 - $103,752 annuallyChoose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.The City of Morgan Hill is currently recruiting for one Utility Worker in the Engineering & Utilities Department. The Utility Worker classification is a flexibly-staffed classification of Utility Worker I/Utility Worker II and the City can fill the position at either level.UTILITY WORKER IDEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of water supply and wastewater collection system facilities and appurtenances; performs related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Utility Worker I is the journey level class in this maintenance series. This class is distinguished from the Utility Worker II class in that the Utility Worker II position requires the ability to independently perform a number of assigned tasks skillfully and safely while providing limited lead direction to a small crew on a job site. In addition, the operation of equipment, vehicles and power tools is a regular responsibility of the Utility Worker I class.UTILITY WORKER IIDEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled work in the maintenance of water supply and wastewater collection system facilities and appurtenances; performs related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Utility Worker II is the advanced journey-level class of this series and incumbents are competent to independently perform a number of assigned tasks skillfully and safely. The operation of equipment, vehicles and power tools is a regular responsibility of this class. In addition, the Utility Worker II position requires the possession of a Grade I Water Treatment Operator Certificate or a Wastewater Collection System Operator Certificate or the equivalent (described below). This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Senior Utility Worker in that in that the Senior Utility Worker provides lead direction to crews in the utility maintenance operations assigned to maintain the City's water distribution and sewer collection systems.APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply immediately as this announcement may close without notice. Please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items: A completed City of Morgan Hill employment applicationResponses to the supplemental questionsCover letter ResumeCopy of Certificates (if applicable)Please note, only completed application packets will be reviewed. Candidates for this position will be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
UTILITY WORKER I Perform a variety of work to maintain water wells, chemical feeder equipment, pumps, motors, telemeter sensory equipment, treated water storage facilities, water distribution pipelines and related appurtenances, sanitary sewers for the collection of wastewater and pumping equipment for both systems.Ensure the proper treatment of water from local groundwater sources.Take water samples and make field tests to confirm water treatment procedures and adjust chemical feeders accordingly.Change chemical drums to keep a continuous flow.Ensure that storage reservoirs are maintained at the proper operating levels.Make minor repairs and adjustments to tools and equipment used.Answer inquiries from citizens regarding work performed.Maintain accurate records of work performed.Assist other maintenance crews in emergency situations.UTILITY WORKER IIPerform a variety of advanced skilled work to maintain water wells, chemical feeder equipment, pumps, motors, telemetering sensory equipment, treated water storage facilities, water distribution pipelines and related appurtenances, sanitary sewers for the collection of wastewater and pumping equipment for both systems.Ensure the proper treatment of water from local groundwater sources.Take water samples and make field tests to confirm water treatment procedures and adjust chemical feeders accordingly. Perform maintenance work in support of sewer line flushing program and the pump maintenance program.Change chemical drums to keep a continuous flow.Ensure that storage reservoirs are maintained at the proper operating levels.Make minor repairs and adjustments to tools and equipment used.Answer inquiries from citizens regarding work performed.Maintain accurate records of work performed.Assist other maintenance crews in emergency situations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WalkingDrivingMobilitySpeaking/hearingSeeingSitting/standingClimbingLift up to 50 lbs.Work in confined space environment ENVIRONMENTAL AND ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: Office Conditions: Indoors: normal office conditions, 5% of the timeTravel: varying conditions, 95% of the timeNoise level: conducive to office settingLighting: conducive to office settingFlooring: low level carpetingVentilation: provided by central air conditioningDust: normal, indoor levels Field Conditions: Outdoors: varying outdoor weather conditionsNoise level: low to high equipment noisesFlooring: grass, gravel, rock, dirt, and wet surfacesHazards: working in areas that are in various stages of development and construction
