Utility Operator (Appleton, WI)

Utility Operator

This position performs water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system maintenance and repair tasks. The Utility Foreman leads the work of this position with direction from the Public Works Superintendent.1. Operate a variety of equipment machines and tools in the repair and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer utility systems such as dump trucks back hoes pumps generators vactors leak detectors metal detectors and hand tools. In addition operate a variety of equipment machines and tools in the repair and maintenance of streets and storm sewers such as lawn mowers snow blowers ATV UTV tractors one-ton truck with plow attachment loader chipper sweeper and various snow plow equipment. 25%2. Flush hydrants and clean sewer mains. Collect water samples for testing. Locate underground water and sewer lines and leaks. Assist in replacing pumps. 25%3. Collect water samples for testing. Install read and test water meters. Inspect lift stations and pumps. Inspect water and sewer work performed by contractors. Complete inspection forms and inventories materials and supplies. 15%4. Assist in rebuilding relocating hydrants adjusting manholes and repairing maintaining valves. Perform minor equipment maintenance and cleaning and perform building maintenance and cleaning. 20%5. Perform stand-by duties as required for operations maintenance and safety of facilities. Snow plowing and salting of streets and or parking areas and clearing snow from pedestrian ways. Inform and advise residents and businesses on breaks in a water main service leaks and other concerns take and act upon complaints from the public. Perform traffic control in work areas. 15%Perform additional duties as assigned and attend the Town required training. Regular attendance is required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observes safety health and sanitation codes regulations or practices required by the Town or governmental authority.