Note: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered.

JOB SUMMARY

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Line Maintenance Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. However, an eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies in the department, per provisions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. This job is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. Employees of this classification perform work of a specialized nature, involving installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems. The skills and knowledge required can be acquired on the job. The worker is part of a crew. Crew members work in close proximity to one another, while completing assigned tasks, requiring cooperative effort. The employee must follow safety regulations and procedures specific to each work environment and assigned tasks. Work will include occasional contact with the public to answer questions specific to the crew's function with the supervisor present to respond to unusual situations. Upon receipt of oral and written instructions from the immediate supervisor, the worker completes assigned tasks. Essential job functions include: Performing a variety of routine maintenance and servicing operations for the City’s water distribution system and wastewater collection systems. Installing, maintaining and repairing activities are performed on water lines, water meters, water valves, fire hydrants, sewer lines, pumps, manholes, and other system components.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of and willingness to follow safe working procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of and willingness to follow safe driving procedures and practices.
• Ability and willingness to learn to operate job-related machinery, tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work under close supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate with the public using tact and diplomacy.
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).

NOTE: Collection and Distribution Trainee is an interim or temporary classification for otherwise qualified individuals who do not meet the full licensing requirements of a Collection and Distribution Technician. The employee will be required to possess or obtain an Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Distribution/Collection Technician Class D Certificate within six (6) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. The employee also will be required to possess or obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.

Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining an Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Distribution/Collection Technician Class D Certificate within six (6) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion and obtaining a Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/ demotion.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Subject to contact with water or sewage at worksite.
• Subject to work near large concentration of noxious odors.
• May be exposed to toxic gases such as sewer gas, methane gas, carbon monoxide, combustible gas, etc.
• May be exposed to chemical irritants such as acid and other chemicals.
• May be exposed to chemical irritants when flushing lines with water and chlorine powder.
• Outside frequently exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.
• Intermittent to sustained working in confined, cramped and awkward positions when performing maintenance and repair tasks.
• May work on or around slippery surfaces such as wet streets, manholes, muddy trenches, etc.
• May work on ladders up to 20 feet above or below ground level.
• Mobility enough to constantly move from place to place.
• Subject to working in and next to dig ups, trenches and manholes below ground level.
• May work near moving objects such as traffic and equipment.
• May work near electrical hazards.
• Subject to being on-call and working irregular hours such as overtime, nights, weekends, and holiday work shifts.
• Exposed to pronounced strains or vibrations, high concentrations of dust, and intermittent or continued loud and insistent noises when operating equipment such as concrete saws, jackhammers, etc.
• Exposed to moderate amounts of silica dust from cement when using jackhammer or concrete saw.
• May be exposed to allergy-causing agents such as bee or wasp stings, poison oak, ivy, sumac, etc.
• Strength and stamina enough to climb on an occasional basis during the workday to gain access to vehicles, access excavations, scale mounded piles, utilize ladders, etc.
• Local travel on a daily basis.

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strength enough to frequently lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds such as cement bags and common tools and equipment.
• Strength enough to frequently lift, push, and pull objects weighing from 51 to 100 pounds with physical or mechanical assistance. Object may include, but are not limited to, manhole covers, jackhammers and sections of pipe.
• Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the day.
• Extent flexibility enough to bend, twist, kneel, squat, reach, and get in and out of confined work areas.
• Mobility enough to continuously move oneself from place to place.
• Balance enough to stay upright when working in and around areas such as dig ups.
• Manual dexterity enough to make coordinated movements with the hands and arms while using items such as hand tools and power tools.
• Finger dexterity enough to perform tasks such as twisting nuts and bolts.
• Near vision enough to distinguish items such as other utilities.
• Far vision enough to see hand/arm signals of co-workers stationed at the next manhole and to distinguish hazards such as oncoming traffic.
• Hearing enough to understand conversation in a noisy environment and to perform tasks such as locating leaks in lines.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate in person and by two-way radio.
• Strength and stamina to climb on an occasional basis during the workday to gain access to vehicles, access excavations, scale mounded piles, and utilize ladders.

OTHER DETAILS

Note: An eligibility list will be established from this posting consisting of applicants who receive a score of 70 percent or better. Multiple selection procedures may be utilized; a minimum of 70 percent or better will be required on each; and the results of multiple selection procedures will be equally weighted. The eligibility list will be in effect for 180 days from the date of the final selection procedure and will be used to fill future vacancies.

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530. If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.

Note: Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530. The City of Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression), age, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people.

Join our team and build a fulfilling career of public service in a diverse and inclusive workplace, alongside talented, hardworking, and dedicated coworkers who provide essential services to thousands of residents and visitors every day. As a City of Oklahoma City employee, you will earn competitive pay, have job stability, grow personally and professionally, and make a difference in your community. To learn more about our departments and the services they provide, go to okc.gov.