Utility Services Worker II

SALARY

JOB SUMMARY

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Skill with organization and attention to detail.

• Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.

• Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.

• Knowledge of Water Utilities operations; policies, procedures, ordinances.

• Knowledge of specifications for all size meters and metering sites, metering functions and related terminology.

• Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.

• Ability to work within a set schedule.

• Ability to work independently under general instructions.

• Ability to work in confined spaces under extreme weather conditions.

• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment used in the trade.

• Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.

• Ability to understand and visualize combined metering scenarios.

• Ability to respond on a scheduled on-call basis and to work extended periods of time under imposed emergency assignments.

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.

• Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.

• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.

• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately.

• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to carrying, data entry, dragging, driving, holding, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, seeing, sitting, sorting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting body, walking, and writing.

• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.

• Ability to operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to PC, calculator, two-way radio, jack hammer, and port-a-power winch.

• Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• Possession of Class C driver’s license.

• Possession of a Class D Water Distribution license.

• Possession of or ability to obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection license within first year of employment.

• Possession of or ability to obtain Class C Water Distribution Operator’s License within 18 months.

• High School Diploma/GED.

• One year of mechanical experience

• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal background check

• Motor Vehicle Review

• Drug & Alcohol Screening

• Human Performance Evaluation

• Physical Health Examination

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.