Summary of Position
Maintains complete knowledge of all aspects of the operations, maintenance, preventative maintenance, policies, procedures and safety aspects of public works systems and facilities of the City. Capable of performing all duties required without direction or supervision. Ability to supervise subordinate summer help staff effectively and report to supervisor(s) clearly.
Public Works Utility Worker Job Description (PDF)
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Respond to customer questions and complaints, project a positive image to the public and staff with good communication skills.
- Install water systems, conduct operations and maintenance procedures including, but not limited to water mains, services, fire hydrants, meters, valves, control valves, pumps, chlorination systems, reservoirs, etc.
- Install sanitary and storm sewer systems, operation and maintenance procedures including, but not limited to, mains and interceptors, services manholes, catch basins and cleanouts, etc.
- Complete roads and street construction, operation and maintenance procedures including, but not limited to, concrete and asphalt pavements, curbs, gutters, pothole and crack repair, sweeping aggregate surface, blading, shoulders, roadsides, signs, lights and traffic signals.
- Take care of winter conditions on our City streets involving ice and snow removal and de-icing application.
- Use City machinery and equipment and be familiar with maintenance procedures, including but not limited to the backhoe, sweeper, graders, pickup and dump trucks, loader, jet rooter, mower, and painter.
- Reads meters and maintains the area around meters and assure meter boxes are clean of dirt, debris and water.
- Obtains closing reads and re-reads and relay information to office personnel for processing. Assure that water meters are operating properly.
- Responds to work orders for utility disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works service requests, as assigned.
- Perform light maintenance and cleaning of assigned vehicle.
- Follows safety precautions and procedures.
- Work in park operations and be familiar with maintenance policies and procedure not limited to, turf care, equipment maintenance, sprinkler systems, crowd control, and regulations of softball and fields, tennis courts, etc. in park operations including, but not limited to playground, softball, soccer and baseball.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of all types of pipes, materials, tools, equipment to operate and maintain public utilities and facilities; and
- Capable of operating or learning to operate every tool, piece of machinery and equipment within the Utility Division;
- Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing; knowledge of public works field operations.
- Skill in operating listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish successful working relationships; Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions; Ability to work with angry or difficult customers.
Education
- High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
Application (PDF)
Applications for current openings can be submitted in person or by mail to: Selah City Hall, 115 West Naches Ave, Selah, WA 98942; or emailed to Michelle Damron.
