Maintenance Worker

At the City of Plymouth, we all work together to add quality to life. This mission and our guiding values – CIVIC: customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection – shape our work as we advance the City Council's strategic priority to be a city of choice. We are seeking candidates who are eager to adopt and champion our mission and values.

Under little or no supervision, the Maintenance Worker - Utilities will perform or assist in a wide variety of municipal sewer, water and drainage system installation, maintenance and repair functions using motorized equipment, hand and power tools in a manner which will ensure safe, economical, effective and timely results.

Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

• Interact with others in a manner that is professional and inspires open communication.
• Help to create and maintain a respectful workplace culture and champions equity and inclusion.
• Participate in citywide training designed to strengthen competencies in areas such as communications, leadership, decision-making and problem solving.

Conduct various preventative maintenance activities on municipal water system.

• Respond to emergency calls and inspects system for leaks.
• Flush city water mains; locate curb stop shut-off valves; exercise valves.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to each program.

Complete or assist in water distribution system repair and replacement.

• Install service taps and connections.
• Repair or replace water main as appropriate.
• Service or replace hydrant parts to ensure reliable operation.
• Inspect and service standard water meters for accuracy and replaces worn parts or defective meters.

Perform preventative maintenance functions on sanitary sewer system.

• Operate or assist in the operation of sewer cleaning equipment, such as sewer jet, vactor or other related equipment.
• Check lift stations for malfunctions and appropriate operation.
• Assist in the various phases of the inflow/infiltration study.
• Locate and inspect sewer lines and reports problems.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to each program.

Complete or assist in sanitary sewer repair and replacement.

• Repair lift stations as authorized; cleans and repair manholes; taps sewer connections; replace defective sewer lines.

Respond to customer service requests and system malfunction alarms.

• Respond to customer questions, both sewer and water.
• Investigate nature and source of problem; attempt to identify corrective means needed.
• Determine appropriate party to make corrections, if necessary.
• Prepare and submit necessary records to supervisor.

Perform storm sewer/storm water drainage way maintenance, repair and installations.

• Inspect culverts, catch basins and ditches to ascertain the necessity of maintenance or repair.
• Rebuild catch basins, manholes in various degrees as necessary.
• Remove and replace concrete curb and gutter.
• Identify, analyze and correct drainage deficiencies.

Utilize a variety of equipment to conduct seasonal snow and ice control functions as necessary.

• Plow snow utilizing necessary equipment.
• Applies salt and deicers in appropriate proportions. Keeps accurate records as directed.
• Plows sidewalks and other surfaces.
• Respond to snow/ice related work outside of scheduled work hours.

Equipment uses and operations.

• Perform CDL inspections/pre-operation checks; perform all pre-operational checks and maintenance according to the manufacturer recommendations on all non CDL vehicles.
• Report all equipment damage and accident to supervisor immediately; report all equipment maintenance needs using "Vehicle Repair Order/CDL Book" to equipment supervisor or immediate supervisor.
• Make minor equipment repairs and adjustments as capable or as assigned.

Keep supervisor promptly informed of all significant matters he/she must know to perform his/her position responsibilities effectively.

Perform or assist in other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six months municipal water/wastewater experience or equivalent.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license with good driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Class A Minnesota commercial learner permit (CLP) within three (3) months of hire.
• Must obtain a valid Class A Minnesota commercial driver's license (CDL) within one (1) year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth's CIVIC values (customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection) and comfort with supporting and advancing the city council's strategic priorities.

Desired Qualifications

• One year experience with municipal water/wastewater systems or equivalent.
• One year experience in water/wastewater utility construction methods or equivalent.
• Class D, C, B, or A Minnesota water operator's certificate.
• Class S-C, S-B, or S-A sewer collection certificate.
• Valid Class A or Class B Minnesota commercial driver's license.
• Class "SD" sanitary sewer collection certificate.
• Class "D" water plant operations certificate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job Activities

• Very Frequent (frequently required to perform the job): standing, lifting, pushing/pulling.
• Frequent (usually required to perform the job): walking, carrying, climbing, kneeling (bending leg at knee and resting on knee), reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction), handling objects (grasping, turning or otherwise using hands or hand), use of arm muscles over extended periods, use of leg muscles over extended periods, overhead work (over shoulder height).
• Occasional (sometimes required to perform the job): sitting, crawling (moving about on hands and knees), crouching (bending at knees), bending at waist, repetitive hand motion, stationary desk or bench work with neck bent forward are usually required to perform the job.

Weights Lifted/Carried

• The employee must be able to lift/carry items weighing from 0 – 50 pounds. The employee must be able to lift/carry items such as valve bodies, repair clamps, pieces of pipe.

Job Requirements

• Working outdoors in various weather conditions; working indoors; operating forklifts, machinery, or vehicles; working with chemicals; working near fumes/vapors and driving a city or personal vehicle to perform work functions.