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ORGANIZATION AND AREA INFORMATION: Nestled in the central part of Southeastern Arizona’s Gila Valley, the City of Safford is a thriving rural Arizona City. With a population of just over ten thousand, it is the largest municipality in Graham County. Incorporated as a town in 1901 and becoming a city in 1955, Safford has become the major hub for Southeastern Arizona. The City of Safford as an organization has multiple different departments and over 230 staff members including full time employees, seasonal employees, volunteer firefighters and councilmembers to staff all the different positions at the City. The City also provides all utilities for its residents and other residents in surrounding areas. In addition to the major utilities of gas, water, electric, sewer, and sanitation, the City has a landfill and airport that service the county.

SUMMARY:  Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and duties in the construction, installation, maintenance, renewal and repair of City Water Resource utilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS: This is the first level of a three-tier job group.  It is distinguished from the next higher level by the absence of the ability to perform skilled and advanced water resource maintenance duties.  This position reports to the Water Resource Field Supervisor. Follows direction from Lead Water Resource Operators and Water Resource II Operators when assigned as a helper specific to the task at hand.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled, manual duties in the maintenance, repair and construction of City properties, including water, wastewater and reclaimed water structures and systems while assigned to one or more divisions.
• Assists in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems.
• Assists in the removal of old pipe and the laying of new pipelines, mains, services and hydrants.  Assists in the installation of water meters and repair.
• Digs and fills trenches manually or using light equipment.  Learns to operate medium vehicles and equipment under supervision.
• Transports structures and equipment within the water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems as assigned.
• Completes daily electronic workorders and activities logs when assigned.
• Responds to emergency and off hour situations as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

• High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate.
• One (1) year work experience in the general construction or maintenance field; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Ability to obtain a Valid State of Arizona Driver’s Permit (Class B) within six (6) months and obtain License (Class B) with Tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire. (Required to retain employment.)
• Flagger certification that meets the training and certification standards of the national safety council highway flagger training program, the American traffic safety services association flagger program or an equivalent program that meets the same objectives preferred.

Substance Abuse Testing:

• This position is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject to new hire and random drug and alcohol testing as outlined in the Alcohol & Substance Abuse policy listed in the Human Resources Personnel Manual.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of basic construction, maintenance and repair procedures, practices and methods used within the plumbing industry.
• Knowledge of local topography and geography.
• Knowledge of safe work practices including OSHA shoring specifications and sloping regulations.
• Skill in operating light equipment, vehicles, and specialized tools.
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Skill in determining appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is routinely performed in an outdoor environment, subject to driving to conduct work, seasonal heat, and cold and extreme weather conditions.
• Subject to noise from equipment operation.
• Subject to dust, odors, dirt, oil/grease, gases, vapors, working around and with machinery having moving parts, working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber, working below the surface, and working at heights on ladders or scaffolding.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, running and occasionally lifting heavy objects up to 100 pounds.