Job Information
City of Bethel Utility Maintenance Worker in Bethel, Alaska
Position Objectives:
Under the supervision of the Water Plant Foreman, performs preventive maintenance and routine/emergency repairs of the City's water and wastewater systems and associated physical structures (pump-house, lift stations, water plants, etc.).
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Essential Functions must be clearly stated in the application.
Failure to address these functions may result in your application receiving no further consideration.
Essential Functions
- Maintains and repairs water and sewage lines.
- Monitors, maintains and repairs lift stations and components.
- Inspects water and wastewater systems and identifies maintenance needs; clears sewage line blockages, repairs leaks and breaks.
- Reads and records monthly water meter readings.
- Connects and disconnects customer water services.
- Collects water and sewer samples for lab testing.
- Maintains sewer lagoon and operates discharge pump.
- Maintains and services a variety of test equipment and hand and power tools.
- Ensures that proper safety precautions are followed.
- Operates a variety of City vehicles and power equipment.
- Ensures scheduled preventative maintenance is performed on building systems.
- Secures equipment upon completion of the work.
- Maintains basic logs and records related to work performed; may use a mobile device to lookup or input data related to the work.
- Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis as assigned.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Promotes and supports the overall mission of the City by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
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