Position Title:Water Maintenance Support WorkerJob Description:Ensures working order of department-owned barricades and does daily checks of all signs and/or barricades and road plates on work sites. Makes corrections and/or reports problems. May act as helper in performing repairs and adjustments to water mains, hydrants, valves and related work. Also may perform minor construction, repair and clean-up duties or heavy labor on a work crew.AFSCME positions are offering attractive incentives for those seeking secure and rewarding employment opportunities. A 5% salary boost for fiscal year 2024, followed by an additional guaranteed 4% increase in fiscal year 2025. Join us for secure and rewarding employment opportunities.Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.This position includes a robust benefits package. Learn more about our benefits here: Salt Lake City Benefits (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/) . JOB DUTIES:
Working from a current list of jobs in progress, checks all signs and/or barricades and road plates at least once every shift. Makes sure flashing lights are operating and corrects any problems with barricade and/or sign placement according the current traffic control manual. Makes sure traffic plates are secure. Calls to have the plates picked up if the job is complete. Maintains department-owned barricades by making sure batteries are replaced when needed, lights are operable, and overall barricade condition is good.
In high priority situations, calls dispatch to have trench boxes, barricades, and/or signs removed from the work site if work is complete. If the job is not complete but there is no need to keep all safety devices on site, calls dispatch for a partial pick up of materials.
When a routine job needs to be called in, notes on safety work order what action needs to be taken by City contracted barricades company. Before end of shift, faxes a copy of the safety work order advising what needs to be done (complete pick up or partial) to barricades company.
Records on the jobs-in-progress list the time the job site was inspected and what action was taken. Records on the list all jobs that are in the street needing to be checked at night, holidays and weekends. Provides dispatch with an updated copy of the daily list at end of each work day. Keeps supervisor informed about barricades/signs, or traffic plates that are on a job site more than two weeks without any work being done.
As requested and instructed by supervisor or crew leader, assists in the repair and replacement of broken pipes, mains, valves and hydrants. Notifies property owners of possible service interruptions. Operates various types of equipment including jackhammers, boring and pushing machines, taps, dies, and tampers. May set meter yokes, meter boxes or related items while under supervision. May backfill or do minor excavations with common hand tools. Cleans up small amounts of dirt, asphalt, cement or other debris. Delivers meter boxes, valve boxes, or other materials to crew, contractor or property owner as instructed.
Complies with all department safety policies and procedures. Responds as requested to hazardous conditions such as missing or loose meter box lids, valve lids, manhole lids, sink holes, etc. Repairs or barricades hazardous situations as necessary and notifies dispatch of outcome.
May perform any or all of the following: operate system valves to shut down supplies or restore service; use charts and locators to find appropriate valves and mains; assist with the completion of work orders and inventory sheets; check out supplies and equipment from departmental warehouse; and assist with barricading.
Operates light vehicles to haul supplies, carry equipment or commute to the field work site.
Completes work orders and turns them in to the work order office by the end of shift each day.
Performs other related maintenance duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the use of hand and small power tools and the ability to perform field labor under varying climactic conditions.
Ability to respond to emergencies including 24-hour call‑out.
Ability to complete minor records and prepare simple inventory forms.
Ability to relate well with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public under varying circumstances.
Certification required in Flagging and Traffic Control Device Placement.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium heavy weights. Difficult working positions. Has to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust or grease. Exposure to health and occupational hazards.
Required to work overtime when requested and approved by a supervisor. Subject callback situations. Must respond to emergencies on a 24-hour, 7-day basis.
Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.POSITION TYPEFull-TimePOSITION SALARY RANGE17.07 - 22.46DEPARTMENTPublic UtilitiesFull Time/Part Time:Full timeScheduled Hours:40Don't see your interests, but would still like to apply? Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 199,000. We're committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain diverse, talented people. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We are dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion and belonging for all members of our City family. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to building a qualified and competent workforce based on principles of diversity at each step of the recruitment and selection process.We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating an inclusive workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.Additionally, the City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.