Job Summary Utility Service Worker Series Utilities Service Worker I Salary Range 32 ($3,418 - $4,273) Utilities Service Worker II Salary Range 36 ($3,824 - $4,780) Utilities Service Worker III Salary Range 40 ($4,229 - $5,287) Utilities Service Worker IV Salary Range 44 (4,635 - $5,794) Senior Utility Service Worker Salary Range 49 ($5,142 - $6,427) Under general supervision, installs, maintains and repairs water services, valves, mains, hydrants and meters; operates power-driven equipment used in water service work; also maintains and repairs sewer mainlines, laterals, manholes, lift stations, and equipment used in wastewater service work, performs a variety of related maintenance trade work; and does related work as required. Distinguishing Characteristics Utilities Service Worker I: This is the first working level classification in the Utility Service Worker Series. Positions allocated to this classification perform the full range of water and wastewater maintenance duties, but typically work under closer supervision and with less independence. Employees in this classification typically possess at least 2,000 hours of general construction and maintenance experience. Utilities Service Worker II: This is a journeyman level classification in the Utility Service Worker Series. This position is typically assigned the more independent, skilled and responsible tasks and may assist in supervising and training less experienced workers. Employees in this classification generally possess at least 4,000 hours of equivalent experience in performing a wide range of water / wastewater maintenance and construction related tasks.
Yucaipa Valley Water District Utility Service Worker Series - Page 2 of 7 Utilities Service Worker III: All of the above skills are required. In addition, this position will require an individual be capable of performing the following tasks with limited supervison: service installation/repair, lateral installation/repair, fire hydrant installation/repair, manhole installation/repair, and gate valve maintenance and repair. Frequently utilizes skill in operating light to heavy equipment including backhoes and loaders. Employees in this classification generally possess at least 6,000 hours of equivalent experience in performing a wide range of water / wastewater maintenance and construction related tasks. Utilities Service Worker IV: All of the above skills are required. In addition, this position will often lead a small crew of workers in service installation/repair, lateral installation/repair, fire hydrant installation/repair, manhole installation/repair, and gate valve maintenance and repair. Frequently utilizes skill in operating light to heavy equipment including backhoes and loaders. Employees in this classification generally possess at least 8,000 hours of equivalent experience in performing a wide range of water / wastewater maintenance and construction related tasks. Senior Utility Service Worker: All of the above skills are required. In addition, this position routinely leads more than one crewperson performing a variety of tasks. Such tasks may include water and wastewater service installation/repair, lateral installation/repair, fire hydrant installation/repair, manhole installation/repair, and gate valve maintenance and repair. Frequently utilizes skill in operating, light to heavy equipment, including backhoes, loaders and dozers. Employees in this classification generally possess at least 10,000 hours of equivalent experience in performing a wide range of water / wastewater maintenance and construction related tasks. Essential and Related Function Statements Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Installs, maintains and repairs water services, mains, hydrants, meters and valves and insures that they are working properly. Installs, maintains and repairs sewer laterals, sewer mains, manholes, pumps, and insures that they are working properly. Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner. Performs hot taps on water and sewer mains. Makes turn-ons and turn-offs to water services. Locates and marks sewer and water lines for contractors and District crews. Investigates leaks, lateral stoppages, sewer spills and takes appropriate action. Advises customers of internal leaks and suggests methods to resolve the problem. Be mechanically capable of making repairs on pumps and motors. Have the ability to read and interpret engineered drawings to locate water and sewer laterals, mains, and facilities. Excavates and backfills trenches. Makes skilled fittings and connections. May read and relocate meters. Cleans mains and flushes the water system. Participate in inspecting, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing wastewater collection systems, utilizing a variety of equipment including rodders, high velocity cleaners, and video equipment. Operates vehicles and equipment such as trucks, rollers, backhoes, loaders, air compressors, jack hammers and a variety of power and hand tools.
Yucaipa Valley Water District Utility Service Worker Series - Page 3 of 7 May perform a variety of related welding, carpentry, pipe fitting, valve repair and concrete work. Installs, repairs, maintains, paints and insures the proper flow of fire hydrants. Cuts and replaces concrete and asphalt. Installs new customer services, water and sewer. Reads and interprets plans, drawings and specifications for the construction of facilities. Be subject to emergency call-out and standby, outside of normal work hours, including weekends and holidays. Capable and knowledgeable of performing basic to advanced tasks using the CMMS. Related Functions: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Organizational Relationships An employee in this series reports directly to the Public Works Supervisor (or his/her supervisor/designee). Minimum Qualifications This job series provides for an emphasis in either Water Distribution Operations or Sewer Collection System Maintenance. The Public Works Manager will provide guidance and evaluate the overall business necessity for individuals interested in pursuing a particular emphasis. Water Distribution Operator Emphasis Sufficient education, training and/or work experience and possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through: Utility Service Worker I: Possession within six months of hire date and continuously maintain a California Commercial Class A Driver's License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (with Air/Stick/Tank/Combination certification). Obtain within twelve months of hire date and maintain a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate. Utility Service Worker II: Continuously maintain a California Commercial Class A Driver's Air/Stick/Tank/Combination certification. Maintain a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate and a Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certificate. Utility Service Worker III: Continuously maintain a California Commercial Class A Driver's Air/Stick/Tank/Combination certification. Maintain a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate and a Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certificate. Utility Service Worker IV: Continuously maintain a California Commercial Class A Driver's Air/Stick/Tank/Combination certification. Maintain a Grade IV Water Distribution Operator Certificate and a Grade II Collection System Maintenance Certificate.
Yucaipa Valley Water District Utility Service Worker Series - Page 4 of 7 Senior Utility Service Worker: Continuously maintain a California Commercial Class A Driver's Air/Stick/Tank/Combination certification. Maintain a Grade V Water Distribution Operator Certificate and a Grade II Collection System Maintenance Certificate. Collection System Maintenance Certificate Emphasis Sufficient education, training and/or work experience and possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through: Utility Service Worker I: Possession within six months of hire date and continuously maintain a California Commercial Class A Driver's License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (with Air/Stick/Tank/Combination certification). Obtain within twelve months of hire date and maintain a Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certificate. Utility Service Worker II: Continuously maintain a California Commercial Class A Driver's Air/Stick/Tank/Combination certification. Maintain a Grade II Collection System Maintenance Certificate and a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate. Utility Service Worker III: Continuously maintain a California Commercial Class A Driver's Air/Stick/Tank/Combination certification. Maintain a Grade III Collection System Maintenance Certificate and a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate. Utility Service Worker IV: Continuously maintain a California Commercial Class A Driver's Air/Stick/Tank/Combination certification. Maintain a Grade IV Collection System Maintenance Certificate and a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate. Senior Utility Service Worker: Continuously maintain a California Commercial Class A Driver's Air/Stick/Tank/Combination certification. Maintain a Grade IV Collection System Maintenance Certificate and a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate. Failure to maintain the certification at any level may lead to disciplinary action including termination. Special Requirements All individuals in the Utility Worker positions are encouraged to continue their formal education, acquire construction and maintenance certifications and must meet the physical, mental and environmental requirements as required.
Yucaipa Valley Water District Utility Service Worker Series - Page 5 of 7 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Utilities Service Worker I Water and wastewater collection / distribution facilities, including mains, laterals, manholes, vaults, meters, hydrants and valves; Pipe laying, fitting and concrete work; Tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater mains, services, laterals, manholes, vaults, meters, hydrants and valves; Safety precautions and procedures used in water and wastewater service work; Repair, install and maintain water and wastewater mains, services, laterals, manholes, vaults, hydrants, meters and valves; Repair, install and remove water meters; Perform a variety of skilled water and wastewater system maintenance work; Interpret plans, drawings and specifications; Read and write at the level required for successful job performance; Document daily activities; Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, squatting, lifting, turning, twisting, pushing and pulling to accomplish the pipefitting tasks of positioning and fastening; Ascend and descend stairways, ladders and uneven or sloped (inclined) surfaces in the course of performing the work; Interact with the public and customers, in a professional and courteous manner; Respond to Utilities Service emergencies at any time; Will be required to perform after-hours standby duty. Utilities Service Worker II The above, plus: Manage and direct less experienced crewpersons; Knowledgeable and capable of performing basic tasks and data entry using the CMMS. Operate, effectively and efficiently, large power-driven equipment, (backhoes, loaders) used in water and wastewater service work; Basic principles of employee training and supervision. Utilities Service Worker III The above, plus: Manage a small team of employees; Knowledgeable and capable of performing basic tasks, printing reports, validating information and data entry using the CMMS. Understand complex engineered drawings and plans; Knowledge of planning, organizing and directing the efficiency of a small crew on a regular basis. Utilities Service Worker IV The above plus; Manage a team of employees; Safely operate small, medium and large pieces of equipment; Knowledgeable and capable of performing advanced tasks, printing reports, validating information and data entry using the CMMS. Knowledgeable of using the GIS to perform routine queries and information analyses. Large equipment operation, (backhoe/loader/dozer) at a Journeyman s level.
Yucaipa Valley Water District Utility Service Worker Series - Page 6 of 7 Senior Utility Worker The above plus; Manage a team of employees; Safely operate small, medium and large pieces of equipment; Knowledgeable and capable of performing advanced tasks, printing reports, validating information and data entry using the CMMS. Knowledgeable of using the GIS to perform advanced queries and information analyses. Large equipment operation, (backhoe/loader/dozer) at a Journeyman s level. Effective Date: June 1, 2012.
Yucaipa Valley Water District Utility Service Worker Series - Page 7 of 7 TASK ANALYSIS - PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS PHYSICAL FACTORS Standing Sitting Walking level surface Walking uneven slippery surface Stair climbing Reaching Bending Use of both legs Motion/Dexterity Wrist Other and arm motion Grasping/holding Use of both hands Lifting Objects 16-25 lb. - regularly 26-40 lb. Occasionally Carrying/Pushing 16-25 lbs. - regularly 26-40 lbs. - occasionally Sensory Awareness Color vision Near vision Night vision Use of both eyes Sense of smell Normal hearing Distinguish sounds in transmission Speaking MENTAL FACTORS Stress of emergencies - occasionally Stress of deadlines - occasionally Normal work standards stress - occasionally Ability to work with interruption Concentrate long periods of time - occasionally Reading Interpreting codes, laws, policy Calculating, perform routing math process Memorize & recall objects, people - frequently Analyze problems & generate alternatives ENVIRONMENTAL Exposure to sun Work above ground level (ladders) Extremes of temperature - seasonal Confined/cramped spaces Wetness Dust - occasionally Vibration - occasionally Slippery surface Chemicals Oil Toxic substance Irregular hours - occasional overtime Other (specify) standby nights, weekends, and holidays