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Utility Worker

Utility Worker receives training in and performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled utility, construction, maintenance, and repair work on an entry level basis.

He/she works under close supervision of Water/Wastewater Superintendent.

The following are essential job functions.  Any one position may not include all of the duties listed.  Receives training and exercises duties in:

1)         Use of backhoe and manual labor to excavate water and wastewater lines and valves.

2)         Water and wastewater sampling and laboratory analyses.

3)         Routine vehicle maintenance.

4)         Water meter reading and repair.

5)         Water and wastewater main maintenance and construction.

6)         Water/Wastewater plant operation and maintenance.

7)         Use of safety equipment.

8)         Handling hazardous materials and chemicals.

9)         Confined space and hazardous area entry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1)         Adequate knowledge of tools and equipment common to manual labor and construction.

2)         Ability to solve basic mathematical problems.

3)         Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time, including:

  1. Operating various types of tools and equipment associated with water and wastewater systems maintenance.
  2. Lifting at least 50 pounds, carrying, and loading/unloading heavy items and materials.
  3. Hand digging and other manual labor functions.

4)         Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: None.

Instructions to Apply

The employment application is available at the Georgetown Town Hall, 404 6th St. Georgetown, Colorado, and on the Town’s website: www.townofgeorgetown.us. For more information, please call Town Hall at 303-569-2555 and talk to the Town Administrator.