HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated March 11, 2025ITEM #:15
DATE:03-11-25
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REVISIONS TO SKILL-BASED PAY PROGRAM
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
For many years, the City has offered a skill-based pay program for employees in certain maintenance
positions to voluntarily develop specialized technical skills. The City benefits from this program by
developing in-house knowledge and skill to troubleshoot, repair, and operate unique equipment such as
motors, control equipment, fiber optics, valves, and more. The employees who participate in the
program gain additional skills and job enrichment and receive additional compensation.
The skill-based pay program has historically been included in the Blue Collar collective bargaining
agreement. The document outlines the eligible positions, skills to be enhanced, and the licenses,
certifications, and coursework needed to qualify for the program. In fall 2024, the non-Transit portion
of the Blue Collar bargaining unit was decertified, resulting in the collective bargaining agreement
being invalidated. The City Council adopted temporary policies to ensure the continuity of benefits for
the affected employees. Included among these policies was the skill-based pay program.
Over the past several months, staff has evaluated the skill-based pay program and made revisions to
make the document easier to understand, revise the courses and certifications, and address new trends
such as virtual coursework in lieu of classroom education. Additionally, a skill track has been
incorporated for maintenance workers in the Utility Maintenance Division. This skill track enhances
employee skills in geographical information systems, which is increasingly valuable as the City maps
and collects field data regarding underground infrastructure.
A copy of the proposed skill-based pay program is attached. This version would supersede the version
of this program that is currently in effect. Additionally, the City Council is being asked to amend the
2024/25 Pay Plan to incorporate the two new skilled positions: Utility Maintenance Technician I
(hourly rate ranging from $28.57 - $33.18) and Utility Maintenance Technician II (hourly rate of $36.18).
Maintenance Workers in the Utility Maintenance Division who qualify may progress to the Maintenance
Technician I and II positions as described in the skill-based pay program.
Staff anticipates the cost of including the Utility Maintenance skill track to be less than $10,000.
Funding has been incorporated for these expenses in the current FY 2024/25 and draft FY 2025/26
budgets. Actual expenses will depend on the number of employees within the division who choose to
participate in the program. The total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) employees will not be
increased or decreased.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the revised skill-based pay program and amend the 2024/2025 Pay Plan to incorporate
the Utility Maintenance Technician I and II positions and rates of pay.
2. Refer this item back to staff for further information.
3. Do not approve the revised plan or creation of the new positions.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The skill-based pay program has been a valuable, collaborative tool benefitting both the City
organization and the employees participating in the program. The additional skills that are
developed are enriching for the employees and result in an improved ability for maintenance
activities to be conducted in-house, more quickly and at less cost compared to relying on outside
contractors.
The proposed revisions incorporate revised course listings, streamline the document, and provide for the
Utility Maintenance division to participate in the plan. Additionally, two new Utility Maintenance
Technician position descriptions have been prepared to reflect the duties of participating
employees. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Skill-Based Pay Plan.docx
Utility Maintenance Technician II draft job description.docx
Utility Maintenance Technician I draft job description.docx
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SKILL-BASED PAY PLAN
1.PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
1.1.The purpose of the skill-based pay plan is to promote voluntary skills development among
maintenance employees in the participating departments and divisions. The plan provides
a mechanism where employees are able to gain and utilize increased knowledge, skills,
and abilities on the job to the benefit of the City, and to provide a mechanism for the City
to compensate employees for the additional value they provide to the organization. No
provision of this plan shall apply to employees of any other department or division.
2.VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
2.1.The intent of the skill-based pay plan is that it be a voluntary program driven by individual
employees’ desire to increase their maintenance abilities and to increase their
compensation. Employees may set their own pace as they work through the skill blocks,
and determine how far through the skill blocks they choose to advance.
2.2.Nothing in this skill-based pay plan shall be construed as restricting or limiting the City
from assigning various training programs or making training mandatory.
2.3.No employee shall be disciplined or in any other way disadvantaged due to non-
participation in the skill-based pay system. Participation in the voluntary skill-based pay
system may be considered along with other factors when making employment decisions
such as advancements and promotions.
3.JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
3.1.The skill-based pay plan shall consist of a multi-step job classification system as follows:
Resource Recovery W&PC
Department
Traffic
Division
Utility
Maintenance
Division
Entry-Level
Position
Process Maintenance
Worker
Treatment Plant
Maintenance Worker
Traffic
Technician
Maintenance Worker
First Promotional
Step
Resource Recovery
Maintenance Technician I
Maintenance
Technician I
Traffic
Technician II
Utility Maintenance
Technician I
Second
Promotional Step
Resource Recovery
Maintenance Technician II
Maintenance
Technician II
Traffic
Technician III
Utility Maintenance
Technician II
3.2.The existing Traffic Signal Technician classification shall be phased out of the Traffic
Division. Any current Traffic Signal Technician shall remain in that position, and shall
continue to receive wage adjustments as may be adopted. Any current Traffic Signal
Technician shall be eligible to participate in the skill-based pay plan and the next step in
the progression for this position shall be Traffic Technician III.
3.3 If management determines there is a need to fill the Traffic Signal Technician Lead
Worker position, the vacancy shall be filled by an individual that has achieved the Traffic
Technician III classification. If more than one person fills the Traffic Technician III
classification, the vacancy shall be filled by conducting an internal recruitment of eligible
candidates.
3.4.Openings for any of the positions listed in Section 3.1 shall be filled through an open
recruitment for the respective entry-level position.
3.5.Requests for lateral transfers or voluntary demotions from employees in other
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departments shall be treated in accordance with established procedures for vacancies in
the entry level positions for each department.
4.SKILL BLOCKS
4.1 The completion of each Skill Block is expected to result in employees gaining proficiency in the
areas outlined in the respective table below. Completion of each Skill Block is quantified by both
obtaining licenses and certifications and the successful completion of the courses outlined in the
respective table below. Skill Block II is additive to Skill Block I, meaning that employees in Skill
Block II must maintain proficiencies and licensures obtained for Skill Block I, or obtain
licensures that supersede the Skill Block I licensures.
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Resource Recovery W&PC Department Traffic Division Utility Maintenance Division
SKILL BLOCK I
Expected
Proficiency
Receipt and sorting of
household hazardous
materials
Basic water or wastewater treatment processes
and techniques, basic electric and electric
safety; industrial piping, metering, and valves;
power transmission systems; and basic metal
fabrication
Sign and pavement marking installation processes,
MUTCD requirements, basic signal operational
instruction, basic electric and electric safety,
trouble-shooting techniques, signal MUTCD
requirements
Basic water distribution techniques and
processes, basic wastewater collection techniques
and processes, basic geographical information
systems (GIS) processes
Required Licenses & Certs.HAZWOPER certification
from EHS Resource
Group or other approved
training entity as specified
by the Metro Waste
Authority’s Regional
Collection Center
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Grade I
operator’s license in:
a. Water treatment (Water Plant Division)
or
b. Wastewater treatment (Water Pollution
Control Division)
a. IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician
Level I
b. IMSA Signs Technician Level II
c. IMSA Pavement Markings Technician Level II
d. IMSA Traffic Signal Technician
e. IMSA Traffic Signal Bench or Field Technician
Level II
a. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Grade I
(or higher) water distribution operator’s license,
b. Iowa Water Environment Association
(IAWEA) wastewater collection system
operator’s Grade I (or higher) certification
c. passing ESRI GIS Fundamentals Foundation
2024 (or later) course and examination
d. Class A CDL with air brake and tanker
endorsement
Req. Courses –
grade “C” or better
14 credits; See Attachment
A for courses
a. 3-cr. basic electricity & electrical safety
b. A total of 6 credits from the following topics:
- Industrial plumbing and pipefitting
- Mechanical Power Systems
- Motors and Industrial Controls
- Basic metal fabrication
c. A total of 24 hours of OSHA training on the
following (Each training must be at least 8
hours and provide a certificate of completion):
- Confined space
- Competent person/Trenching & Shoring
- Fall Protection
d. 30-hr basic water or wastewater course
(completion only; not graded)
e. Other courses may be approved by the
Director of W&PC on a case-by-case basis.
ELT 303 – Principles of Electricity
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Min. Exp. Req.
Two years in a position
that performs maintenance
work as a regular daily job
responsibility in any City
department, one year of
which must be as a
Process Maintenance
Worker in the Resource
Recovery Plant
Two years’ time-in-grade in a position that
performs maintenance work as a regular daily
job responsibility in any City department
and
At least one year as Treatment Plant
Maintenance Worker in the Water and Pollution
Control Department.
Two years’ time-in-grade as a Traffic Technician
in the Traffic Division
Two years’ time-in-grade as a Maintenance
Worker
and
At least one year as a Maintenance Worker in the
Utility Maintenance Division.
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Res. Rec.W&PC Department Traffic Division Utility Maintenance Division
SKILL BLOCK II
Expected Proficiency
Basic electrical hardware, electrical schematics, and logic and control
systems; pumps and seals; pneumatic and hydraulic systems; and
troubleshooting and diagnostic tools and equipment.
Signal installation practices/procedures,
signal controller electronics & coord.,
network setup/functions, comm. protocols,
network architecture, IP addressing,
router/switch config., - install, terminate,
splice, test & troubleshoot fiberoptic cable
Advanced water distribution techniques and processes,
advanced wastewater collection techniques and processes,
geographical information system database management in
ArcGIS Pro.
Required Licenses & Certs.
--
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Grade I
distribution license (Water Plant Division)
or
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Grade II
wastewater operations license (Water Pollution Control
Division) or an Iowa Water Environment Association
(IAWEA) wastewater collection system operator’s Grade
I (or higher) certification
a. IMSA Signal Inspector
b. IMSA Traffic Signal Bench or Field
Technician Level III
c. IMSA Fiber Optic Technician
d. Certified Fiber Optic Technician Course
(CFOT)
a. Iowa DNR Grade II (or higher) water dist. operator’s license
b. IAWEA wastewater collection system operator’s Grade II (or
higher) certification
and one of the following:
a. Completion of Sacramento State Water Distribution System
Operations and Maintenance Program
b. Completion & cert. from National Association of Sewer
Service Companies Pipeline Assessment Certification Program
c. Passing ESRI ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101 course and exam
Req. Courses –
grade “C” or better
15 credits. See
Attachment A
for courses.
All required
courses must
be completed
during Skill
Base Program
A total of 12 credits selected from the following
specialties:
a. Preventative maintenance / asset management
b. Power generation
c. Advanced electrical (industrial control systems, PLCs,
SCADA)
d. Plant process equipment (pumps, seals, hydraulics)
e. Structural/building repairs and modifications (metal
fabrication, plumbing systems, and similar)
f. Chemical feed systems
g. HVAC systems
NET 147 – Networking Technologies
NET 213 – Cisco Networking
--
Min. Exp. Req.
Two years’
time-in-grade
as a Resource
Recovery
Maintenance
Technician I
Two years in the Water and Pollution Control Department
and at least 48 months with the City
Two years’ time-in-grade as a Traffic
Technician II in the Traffic Division
Four years’ time-in-grade as a Maintenance Worker including
two years in the Utility Maintenance Division
or
two years’ time-in-grade as a Utility Maintenance Technician I
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4.2.Use of substitute classes must be approved on a case-by-case basis by the
department head.
4.3 The department head may waive up to three credits of required coursework in each
skill block for an employee who has extensive experience in that area, as
demonstrated by previous professional work experience or education. This
provision may not be used to waive elective courses, courses that are not offered
on a credit basis (e.g., OSHA 24-hr confined space course), or any certifications
required for the skill block.
4.4 Once obtained for their respective skill block, employees must maintain the
required licenses and certifications.
5.RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRAINING
5.1.Responsibility for selecting, registering, and making up-front payments for courses
is solely that of the employee.
5.2.The City provides two options for training support under this plan:
5.2.1. An employee may elect to attend classes during non-working hours and
receive full reimbursement for tuition.
5.2.2. An employee may elect to attend classes during regular working hours and
may receive time off with pay to attend class. The cost of all tuition and
fees are the responsibility of the employee. In no case shall time off exceed
six hours during one week.
5.3.The employee is responsible for preparing a training plan for review with their
immediate supervisor. The plan should outline the pace at which the employee
desires to progress through the skill blocks, and which form of training support is
desired. The supervisor will then incorporate the training plan in the individual
employees’ Personal Action Plan (PAP)
5.3.1. Employee PAPs shall be considered in preparing departmental training
budgets.
5.4.The City reserves the right to limit requests for time off during working hours if in
the opinion of the supervisor the immediate needs of the workgroup cannot be met.
5.4.1. In the event that multiple employees request time off during working hours
during the same weeks, the supervisor may approve some requests and deny
others.
5.4.2. The basis for approval or denial shall be made on a ‘first-requested’ basis.
5.5.It is understood that the training plans are tentative, and unforeseen factors may
result in an employee requesting changes to their training plan. Supervisors will
work with employees on necessary changes, but it is understood that changes within
a fiscal year may be limited by budgeted funds.
6.ADDITIONAL TRAINING
6.1.The overall purpose of this plan is to encourage the development and maintenance
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of new skills by employees, and to establish a mechanism for employees to be
compensated for the additional skills they acquire and use for the benefit of the
City. As such, it is a basic expectation that employees are able to use the skills for
which they are being compensated.
6.2.The City may require additional periodic training beyond the minimum
requirements of the skill blocks for the purpose of keeping skills current. Such
training will be treated as mandatory training, for which the City will cover all
costs, including tuition, fees, and the appropriate rate of pay for all hours in
attendance.
6.3.If, in the opinion of the direct supervisor, an employee in a Skill Block I or Skill
Block II position cannot perform the skills assigned to their position, the supervisor
may require the employee to repeat the courses applicable to that particular skill.
The additional training shall be considered as mandatory training, and the City will
cover all costs.
7.PLAN REVIEW
7.1.Staff shall periodically review and recommend changes to the Skill Blocks on an
as-needed basis. The review team for each skill progression shall consist of two-to-
three management staff selected by the appropriate department head and three non-
management employees in the workgroup selected by the employees.
7.1.1. The teams shall periodically review and recommend additions and deletions
from the list of courses required for completion of each skill block. Such
reviews may be prompted by the team, or at the request of an employee.
Substitutions for individual classes shall be addressed in accordance with
Section 4.2. Changes to the courses required by the plan shall adhere to the
following guidelines:
7.1.1. Courses shall be from accredited colleges or universities or (for RRP
positions) other Metro Waste Authority-approved HAZWOPER
trainers.
7.1.2. Courses must provide at least the same number of credit hours as the
courses included in Section 6.1.
7.1.3. Courses must be offered on a letter-grade basis or require the student
to demonstrate proficiency in a skill to consider the course
successfully completed. Certifications and licenses must be from
reputable, established third party entities (e.g., OSHA, IDNR,
IAMU, IAWEA, or similar).
7.1.4. It is preferable that courses be in-class courses. Hybrid or internet-
based courses are acceptable if offered by an accredited institution
and no comparable in-class course exists.
7.1.5. Courses must satisfy the same basic skill block descriptions as
described above.
7.1.6. Approval of a course requires a majority concurrence from the team;
a majority of the team members must agree that the proposed
substitute course is comparable to the course being replaced, and
that it will provide a comparable level of expertise.
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Attachment A
RRP Skill Based Pay Approved Courses
Course
Type
Course #Course Name Credits Required
Required
Block I
HHW Hazwoper Certification Required for----- Skill Block I-----
------
*
Required ELT 303 Principles of Electricity 3 *
Required MFG 172 Related Welding Industrial Maintenance or WEL 150 and
181
3 *
Required ELT 134 Motor Controls ------NEW # ELT 131 3 *
Required ELT 791 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 *
Required ELT 792 Hydraulics and Pneumatics LABS 2 *
Alternate IND 146 Mechanical Power Transmission 1 3
Alternate IND 147 Mechanical Power Transmission 2 4
Alternate IND 144 Pump Overhaul and Repair 4
Alternate MFG 524 Preventative Maintenance and Diagnosing Mechanical and
Electrical
3
Alternate ELT 141 Advanced Motor Controls --------NEW # ELT 217 3
Alternate ELT 123 Programmable Controllers 3
Alternate ELT 125 Advanced PLC 3
Alternate ELT 172 NEC Commercial/Industrial 3
Alternate ELT 173 NEC Commercial/Industrial LABS 4
Alternate ELT 793 Advanced Fluid Power 3
Alternate WEL 150 ARC Welding 1 2
Alternate WEL 181 Gas Metal ARC Welding 2
Alternate BMA 177 Industrial Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 3
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Utility Maintenance Technician II
Class Title
Utility Maintenance Technician II
Class Code
XXXX – Needs Number
Salary
$36.18 Hourly (FY 2024/25)
DEFINITION
BENEFITS
Description
Performs manual labor including heavy maintenance and construction work involving
semi-skilled tasks; performs basic geographical information system (GIS) processes,
performs related work as required; acts as work group liaison and provides
leadership in absence of Utility Maintenance Foreman or Supervisor.
Examples of Duties
Examples of Essential Job Functions: Drives and operates trucks, tractors, and other
motorized equipment with various attachments performs installation, maintenance,
and repair work on various sizes of pipes and conduits; repairs or replaces utility
access covers and/or rings; fabricates special equipment for maintenance or
construction projects; operates and climbs ladders used in maintenance and
construction activities; trims, plants, or removes trees; may act as a lead worker for a
crew of workers; sets and resets posts; calculates or estimates amounts of materials
needed for projects; reads and interprets various types of meters and measuring
devices; makes mechanical and non-mechanical repairs to equipment; performs
construction work using a variety of materials; performs a variety of grounds,
facilities, and other general maintenance activities; loads and unloads a variety of
materials manually or using lifting equipment; performs snow removal using a variety
of equipment; collects and disposes of refuse; performs all duties in a manner
consistent with proper safety policies and procedures; reads and interprets
blueprints, technical manuals, construction drawings and MSDS sheets; maintains
records related to equipment and materials usage and other job activities, performs
GIS data collection and attribute modification.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through
our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include:
committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being
customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and
inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal
stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a
positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and
cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings
these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City
Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at
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the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work
environment.
Other Duties: Digs and backfills trenches; fabricates and installs signs; maintains
equipment and materials inventories. May routinely operate street sweeper.
Physical & Environmental Characteristics
Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching,
crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity,
grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.
Physical Characteristics of Work: The work involves sitting 0 to 5 percent of the time;
sitting and using arm/leg controls 10 to 40 percent of the time; standing (but not
walking) 0 to 35 percent of the time; standing and walking 10 to 35 percent of the
time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; routinely
lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds;
and routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds.
Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals
with machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws or mills where the seeing
job is at or within arm's reach.
Environmental Conditions: The work is performed inside and/or outside and includes
being exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards,
electrical hazards, chemical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the
respiratory system or skin, oils, may be required to wear a respirator, may work in
confined spaces, darkness or poor lighting conditions, trenches, and/or isolation.
Equipment Essential to the Job: A variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment
including pick-up trucks, dump trucks, aerial boom trucks, end loaders and
backhoes; a variety of printed materials including memos, blueprints, instructions,
maps, and schedules; a variety of measurement and diagnostic tools and equipment
including tape measures, scales, levels, and squares; a variety of general purpose
maintenance equipment including brooms, shovels, cleaning equipment and
chemicals, and extension cords; various welding equipment; hydraulic, air, and water
hoses; power and hand tools including grinders, drills, saws, air compressors,
pumps, screwdrivers, and wrenches; a variety of safety equipment and clothing
including dust filters, ear plugs, a first-aid kit, gloves, safety goggles, raincoats, and
gas monitors; personal computers and peripheral equipment; some office and audio-
visual equipment including telephones, intercoms, calculators, video cassette
players, televisions, and inspection equipment; desktop/laptop computer and mobile
tablet; ESRI ArcGIS software.
Employment Standards
Education and Experience: High School graduation, G.E.D. or HiSet, two years of
experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment common to
general construction, maintenance, and repair work; or an equivalent combination of
experience and training; Four years time-in-grade as a Maintenance Worker with at
least 24 months time-in-grade within the Utility Maintenance work group or 24
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months time-in-grade as a Utility Maintenance Technician I. Successful completion
of requirements of Utility Maintenance Skill Block I and II.
Licenses and Certificates: Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's
License depending on assignment, must obtain any required endorsements within 6
months of appointment. Must possess and maintain an Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Grade II (or higher) Water Distribution license and an Iowa Water
Environment Association (IAWEA) Wastewater Collection System Operators Grade
II (or higher) certification. Must possess and maintain a National Association of
Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program
(PACP) if the NASSCO PACP certification path was utilized to obtain the
requirement for Skill Block II.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the types and uses of common hand
tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance, and
repair work; knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around
mechanized construction and maintenance equipment. Advanced knowledge of
techniques and methods employed in water distribution systems and wastewater
collection systems. Considerable knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software and database
manipulation and management.
Skill in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to
general construction, maintenance, and repair work; skill in the use of measurement
and diagnostic equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair
work.
Ability to lead a small crew of workers; ability to perform manual tasks involving
physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions; ability to
understand and carry out specific verbal or written instructions; ability operate
motorized vehicles and other motorized equipment; ability to calculate or estimate
the amounts of materials needed; ability to effectively communicate with others;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens or public
service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other city employees, and vendors.
Ability to present positive attitude to residents, co-workers and contractors.
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Utility Maintenance Technician I
Class Title
Utility Maintenance Technician I
Class Code
XXXX – Needs Number
Salary
$28.57 - $33.18 Hourly (FY 2024/25)
DEFINITION
BENEFITS
Description
Performs manual labor including heavy maintenance and construction work involving
semi-skilled tasks; performs basic geographical information system (GIS) processes,
performs related work as required.
Examples of Duties
Examples of Essential Job Functions: Drives and operates trucks, tractors, and other
motorized equipment with various attachments performs installation, maintenance,
and repair work on various sizes of pipes and conduits; repairs or replaces utility
access covers and/or rings; fabricates special equipment for maintenance or
construction projects; operates and climbs ladders used in maintenance and
construction activities; trims, plants, or removes trees; may act as a lead worker for a
crew of workers; sets and resets posts; calculates or estimates amounts of materials
needed for projects; reads and interprets various types of meters and measuring
devices; makes mechanical and non-mechanical repairs to equipment; performs
construction work using a variety of materials; performs a variety of grounds,
facilities, and other general maintenance activities; loads and unloads a variety of
materials manually or using lifting equipment; performs snow removal using a variety
of equipment; collects and disposes of refuse; performs all duties in a manner
consistent with proper safety policies and procedures; reads and interprets
blueprints, technical manuals, construction drawings and MSDS sheets; maintains
records related to equipment and materials usage and other job activities, performs
GIS data collection and attribute modification.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through
our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include:
committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being
customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and
inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal
stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a
positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and
cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings
these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City
Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at
the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work
environment.
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Other Duties: Digs and backfills trenches; fabricates and installs signs; maintains
equipment and materials inventories. May routinely operate street sweeper.
Physical & Environmental Characteristics
Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching,
crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity,
grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.
Physical Characteristics of Work: The work involves sitting 0 to 5 percent of the time;
sitting and using arm/leg controls 10 to 40 percent of the time; standing (but not
walking) 0 to 35 percent of the time; standing and walking 10 to 35 percent of the
time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; routinely
lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds;
and routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds.
Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals
with machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws or mills where the seeing
job is at or within arm's reach.
Environmental Conditions: The work is performed inside and/or outside and includes
being exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards,
electrical hazards, chemical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the
respiratory system or skin, oils, may be required to wear a respirator, may work in
confined spaces, darkness or poor lighting conditions, trenches, and/or isolation.
Equipment Essential to the Job: A variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment
including pick-up trucks, dump trucks, aerial boom trucks, end loaders and
backhoes; a variety of printed materials including memos, blueprints, instructions,
maps, and schedules; a variety of measurement and diagnostic tools and equipment
including tape measures, scales, levels, and squares; a variety of general purpose
maintenance equipment including brooms, shovels, cleaning equipment and
chemicals, and extension cords; various welding equipment; hydraulic, air, and water
hoses; power and hand tools including grinders, drills, saws, air compressors,
pumps, screwdrivers, and wrenches; a variety of safety equipment and clothing
including dust filters, ear plugs, a first-aid kit, gloves, safety goggles, raincoats, and
gas monitors; personal computers and peripheral equipment; some office and audio-
visual equipment including telephones, intercoms, calculators, video cassette
players, televisions, and inspection equipment; desktop/laptop computer and mobile
tablet; ESRI ArcGIS software.
Employment Standards
Education and Experience: High School graduation, G.E.D. or HiSet, two years of
experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment common to
general construction, maintenance, and repair work; or an equivalent combination of
experience and training; two years time-in-grade as a maintenance worker with at
least 12 months time-in-grade within the Utility Maintenance work group. Successful
completion of requirements of Utility Maintenance Skill Block I.
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Licenses and Certificates: Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's
License depending on assignment, must obtain any required endorsements within 6
months of appointment. Must possess and maintain an Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Grade I (or higher) Water Distribution license and an Iowa Water
Environment Association (IAWEA) Wastewater Collection System Operators Grade I
(or higher) certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the types and uses of common hand
tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance, and
repair work; knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around
mechanized construction and maintenance equipment. Considerable knowledge of
techniques and methods employed in water distribution systems and wastewater
collection systems. Basic knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software and database
manipulation and management.
Skill in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to
general construction, maintenance, and repair work; skill in the use of measurement
and diagnostic equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair
work.
Ability to lead a small crew of workers; ability to perform manual tasks involving
physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions; ability to
understand and carry out specific verbal or written instructions; ability operate
motorized vehicles and other motorized equipment; ability to calculate or estimate
the amounts of materials needed; ability to effectively communicate with others;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens or public
service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other city employees, and vendors.
Ability to present positive attitude to residents, co-workers and contractors.
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