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City of Clearfield, UT

Utility Maintenance Specialist (Full-Time and Part-Time)

City of Clearfield, UT, Clearfield, Utah, us, 84016

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Salary:

$20.26 - $33.49 Hourly Location :

Clearfield City, UT Job Type:

Full-Time (FT) Job Number:

102025-808 Department:

Public Works/Streets/Sewers/Water Opening Date:

10/21/2025 Closing Date:

11/4/2025 11:55 PM Mountain

General Purpose ***Starting salary ranges from $20.26 to $22.29; (DOE & certifications, may be hired at a Utility Maintenance Specialist II salary range from $22.33 to $24.56) *** GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of

entry-level skilled duties

related to the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of city utility service systems, including streets, water transmission and distribution, and wastewater and stormwater collection. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Street/Utility Superintendent and close general supervision of the Street/Utility Maintenance Foreman. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None.

Examples of Duties Promote the organization's core values; lead by example; demonstrate confidence and the self-belief to try something new by searching for more efficient ways to perform tasks; coach staff by encouraging them to become innovative thinkers and hone their problem-solving skills. Instill the importance of communication and working together as a team. Receives daily assignments; takes assigned equipment, materials and manpower to the appropriate site and completes the project as directed by the Street/Utility Superintendent, or Street/Utility Maintenance Foreman. Ensures proper work site safety procedures are being followed; using and wearing appropriate safety equipment, sets up barricades, safety signs and signal equipment; may perform flagging assignments to assure work zone safety; attends scheduled safety training classes. Streets : Receives project assignments and completion schedules; takes assigned equipment, materials and manpower to the appropriate site and completes the project as directed by the supervisor. Operates specialized heavy equipment such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoe, bucket trucks, snowplow, street sweeper, asphalt/concrete saw and other similar equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of various street department projects and sites. Operates trucks, snowplows, and sanders in hauling, plowing, and cleaning streets; performs cement work on flat surfaces, curbs, and gutter; grouts surfaces and joints; performs in a variety of street maintenance projects and road work; patches "chuck" holes, transports road materials, maintains roadways. Transports and deposits various construction materials such as sand, salt, gravel, dirt, bitumen, etc.; performs hot mix patching, storm drain cleaning, repair and construction, snow and ice control, gravel street maintenance, cold mix patching, debris collection, etc. Participates in work site safety procedures; using and wearing appropriate safety equipment, sets up barricades, safety signs and signal equipment; may perform flagging assignments to assure work zone safety; attends quarterly safety training classes. Checks and services assigned equipment; performs daily and weekly routine inspections and maintenance; reports mechanical problems to the shop for repair.

Water :

Operates backhoe and trenching equipment; performs installation or repair of water service connections, water lines and meters, repairs or replaces fire hydrants, water regulators and plugged water meters; repairs water mains; cleans storage tanks; maintains pump house; monitors city water well storage levels; may read residential and commercial water meters; may deliver water shut-off notices perform shut-offs for delinquent accounts. Responds to emergencies related to the water system.

Processes and completes daily work orders; performs new service starts, shut-offs. Checks meter readings to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuation.

Conducts water sampling and delivers to county health for analysis; monitors chlorine levels; tests water using DPD tester to assure proper chlorine residual levels; reads water flow meter.

Operates a variety of hand tools and small power equipment such as jackhammers, roller, compressors, packing machine, threading machine, tapping machine and tampers; cleans tools and equipment to ensure proper working order.

Participates in work zone safety procedures; flags oncoming vehicles to protect the public and workers; sets up warning signs and signalization equipment. Exercise system valves performs fire hydrant flushing, flow tests and inspections to ensure operational readiness; assists to check operational function; complete visual inspection for damage; check for proper valve operation; lubricate cap threads; verify that bodies drain properly; perform secondary static, residual and flow readings as needed.

Sewer :

Performs sewer collection system installation, maintenance, and repairs; operates a variety of hand or power equipment, including tapping machine, jackhammer, compactor, rodding machine, etc. Installs new sewer mains; taps mains to make service connections; repairs leaks in sewer system(s). Assists in manhole and sewer line inspection process.

Stormwater :

Preform stormwater drain line and holding pond inspections, installation, maintenance, and repairs of the stormwater system. Operates Vac trailers, sweepers, CCTV vans, and all other required equipment to maintain the stormwater system.

Assist in the oversight of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Program (SWPPP) including inspections, record keeping, illicit discharge incidents, etc.

General :

Locates City owned utility lines to ensure the city's GIS mapping system is update and accurate.

Installs seasonal and miscellaneous banners, Christmas decorations; performs minor electrical repairs.

Participates in work zone safety procedures relating to confined space, trench shoring, toxic gases in high concentration, low oxygen environment, explosive chemicals, acids and carcinogens, electrical, heights in excess of twenty (20) feet, and biological hazards. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A. Graduate from High School or equivalent - Diploma/GED

AND

B. One (1) year experience in construction, maintenance or repair of Public Works infrastructure;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Utility Maintenance Specialist II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus the following certification:

Level IV Water Distribution System Operator

AND

B. Three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance or repair of water distribution or sewer collection systems.

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications/Information Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of

operating basic manual and power tools; the standard practices, methods, materials and tools necessary for pipeline construction and repair activities; pipe fitting procedures; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trench work construction and pipeline maintenance work; hazards common to heavy equipment operation; safety standards related to street construction and maintenance; material and methods of constructing roads, drain systems, etc.; interpersonal communication skills. Ability to

perform heavy physical labor; develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; work from blueprints; ability to perform basic mathematical computations in reading and using various meters, gauges and related devices. Special Qualifications: Must be a certified flagger or able to become one. Must be a Registered Stormwater Inspector or Certified Backflow Administrator or obtain one within 12 months of hire (the required certification will be determined by the department's needs) Must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or obtain one within 6 months of hire. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, lifting, reaching, etc. Periodic exposure to changing weather conditions and seasonal elements. Occasional exposure to high workplaces, work in standing water for periods of time; volatile materials, and toxic materials. Daily local travel required in normal course of job performance. Incumbent must frequently lift 35 to 100 pounds. Position requires rotating stand-by shift work and overtime including holidays and weekend and is subject to call-back in emergency situations. Clearfield City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective: 7/1/2025 Clearfield City is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees. The benefit plans offered are: Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life and AD&D; Supplemental Life and AD&D; Voluntary Short-term Disability; 401k & 457 plans; and Flexible Spending Accounts. 01

Do you have a valid Utah Driver's License?

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Do you have a current Commercial Driver's License?

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EXCERPT FROM CITY POLICY PERTAINING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD/DRIVING RECORD: ....(6) Applicants, new hires, reassigned employees, and volunteers for a position for which driving is an essential job function, and volunteers or those on the Qualified Drivers List will not qualify if their MVR or background check shows any of the following: (a) A convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs (DUI), or other alcohol or drug related driving offense, in the previous seven years. (b) A conviction in the previous 5 years of one or more major driving offense similar to or including reckless driving; failure to stop/report an accident; a license revocation for a alcohol/drug (DUI) related offences; driving while license is suspended/revoked; or other flagrant infractions, or convictions of more than two at-fault accidents. (c) Convictions in the previous 3 years of more than three ordinary (minor) traffic violations, e.g., stop sign and traffic signal offenses; speeding; improper turns, failure to signal, failure to yield; improper backing; suspension or revocation of driver's license for an extended periods of time; or more than one at-fault accident, combined with one or more violations... Does your motor vehicle record/driving record comply with the above excerpt from the City policy?

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How many years of experience do you have in construction maintenance or repair of water distribution or water collection systems? Required Question