General Utility Worker I

This position performs semi-skilled to skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and operation on the water system and equipment. Position reports to the Water Superintendent or designee.

Installs and repairs water meters and remote reading devices; completes related paperwork.

Inspects water meters, remote reading devices and b-boxes at new construction sites; completes related paper work.

Performs meter reading program; re-read meters as necessary and collect final readings; complete related paper work.

Distributes shut-off posting for overdue accounts; performs shut-off as directed.

Performs the daily inspection, testing, record keeping, repair, and maintenance of wells, water towers, distribution, and treatment facilities.

Performs the hydrant maintenance program including flushing, painting, lubricating, flow testing, exercising and record maintenance of all hydrants.

Performs the valve maintenance program including mapping, exercising and record maintenance of all valves.

Performs J.U.L.I.E. locates and maintains record of same.

Performs building and grounds maintenance including cleaning, painting, light bulb replacement, mowing, weeding, trimming, planting and general housekeeping and general housekeeping.

Performs checks on generators, scheduled maintenance, and maintains records.

Performs landscape repairs.

Utilizes and ensures proper safety precautions related to all work performed and adheres to all departmental and Village safety procedures. Advises supervisor of hazards and corrective actions.

Responds to after-hours callbacks; prepares for and confronts emergency conditions as necessary to maintain efficient and effective Village services.

Keeps and maintains all records and documentation of work performed.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purposeof this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Performs inspections of Village-owned equipment, identifies work requirements, and performs preventative maintenance actions to correct deficiencies and extend the useful life of the equipment.

Performs landscape maintenance and repairs as they pertain to water distribution repairs.

Performs snow and ice control duties as required.

Operates construction equipment and power tools such as dump truck, skidsteer, concrete saw, sewer rodder, and mower; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment

High school diploma or equivalent with one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems or any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Must possess, or obtain in a timely fashion, an Illinois Class “B” commercial driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.

Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs to safely operate construction equipment, including backhoes, skid steers, end loaders, power saws, small and large trucks, and other tools commonly used in Public Works operations.

Must have sufficient visual ability to operate equipment and trucks during daylight and night hours to observe unsafe roadways, to read reports and correspondence. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include climbing stairs/ladders, walking, crouching, crawling, stooping, bending, twisting, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment and lifting heavy objects.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work safely with a variety of hazardous and toxic materials that may be used to carryout assigned duties.

Ability to perform work where environmental factors such as irate individuals, weather conditions, confined space entry and work in heights may cause discomfort.

Ability to work near moving mechanical parts, noise, dust, and vibration.