Lead Utility Worker

Under the general direction of the Utilities Superintendent, to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the City’s water distribution and sewer collection systems; to perform underground repair and construction work; to supervise the work of others; and to do related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•  Maintain a valid California Driver’s License throughout employment. Incumbent will participate in the DMV “Pull Program”
• Class B driver’s license issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles required at time of hire and to be maintained throughout employment.
• Demonstrated ability to correctly and safely operate heavy equipment including backhoes, scrapers, graders and others.
• Possess a valid D2 (at minimum) water distribution certification issued by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water.
• Possess a valid T1 (at minimum) water treatment certification issued by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water.
• Obtain within 18 months of hire, and maintain throughout employment, the following certifications:
• D3 water distribution certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water.
• T2 water treatment issued by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water.
• Back Flow (BF) certificate issued by American Water Works Association (AWWA)

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Lead Utility Worker is a full time, front-line supervisor Lead Worker class with responsibility to lead crews and participate in the operation, repair and construction of water and sewer assignments. Incumbent may represent the Utilities Superintendent in the field for assigned work tasks. Work is performed under the general direction of the Utilities Superintendent with considerable latitude granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Work is typically performed outdoors, and may include work in inclement weather, work in a cold and wet environment, and work in confined spaces. Work assignments may include heavy physical and manual labor.

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

This position is classified as FLSA non-exempt.

This position is represented by the Fortuna Employees Association (FEA).

The Lead Utility Worker performs safety-sensitive functions by operating and maintaining commercial motor vehicles, and is a designated position for purposes of Federal Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 49 CFR, Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing, and shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Drug testing will be part of the pre-employment physical.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED required. Possession of D2 water distribution and T1 water treatment certification from the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water required. Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be three (3) years of increasingly responsible, related work experience such as would be done by a Utility Worker III working for the City of Fortuna. This would include one (1) year in a position requiring a D2 and T1, and one (1) year of supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to supervise and lead a work crew.