Underground Water Repair Lead Person

Department:Underground Water Repair
Updated:1/1/12
Effective:1/1/12
Approved STPUD:NH
Approved LOCAL 39:CS

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Underground Water Repair Supervisor, provides job site direction to the Underground Water Repair employees and performs a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work, and related tasks. Trains less experienced workers, completes work orders and inventory reports, and performs regular Underground Water Repair employee duties as required to complete assigned jobs efficiently.

Job Physical Requirements Analysis

Job Specific Body Movements Occasionally
1/3 of time or less
Frequently
1/3 – 2/3 of time
Continuously
More than 2/3 of time
Sitting10% of day  
Standing  70% of day
Walking 30% of day 
Driving20% of day  
Hearing  100% of day
Speaking  100% of day
Lifting 1-20 lbs X 
Lifting 20-50 lbs X 
Lifting 50+ lbs X 
Working/reaching above shoulder X 
Working w/arms extended @ shoulder level X 
Working with body bent over at waist X 
Working in kneeling position X 
CrawlingX  
Climbing stairsX  
Climbing ladderX  
Major Hand X 
Pulling X 
Pushing X 
Fine ManipulationX  
Typing/KeyboardX  
WritingX  
Simple Grasping X 
FilingX  
Power Grip X 
Tools X 
Equipment X 
Hand Twisting X 
Folding X 

Height from Floor of Objects to Be Reached or Worked On:

Object Height
Tools & Materials4 feet

Equipment Used

Trucks, backhoes, loaders, excavators, forklifts, vacuum trucks, sweeper; air compressors, jackhammers, wackers, piercing tools, cut-off saws, line stopping equipment, hot tappers, and other air tools; snow removal equipment and other related equipment.

Working Conditions

Most work is performed outdoors, usually on roads and highways, and in trenches, storms, snow, rain, and ice, and some limited office work. Exposure to carbon dioxide in the performance of line freezing, CO2 gases and various chemicals used in the disinfection of water lines and the treatment of water, depending on job assignment. Uses chemicals and grouts which may be listed under MSDS as dangerous chemicals requiring the proper protective equipment for safe use. Exposure to wet and muddy conditions.