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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.404 SEWER MAINTENANCE HELPER 20220810PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.404 Class Specifications for the Class: SEWER MAINTENANCE HELPER BC-05, BU-01 Duties Summary: Assists in cleaning, maintaining, constructing, and repairing sewer mains, wet walls, septic tanks, interceptors, and manholes; and perform other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished for its responsibility to assist higher level Sewer Maintenance Repairers and under close supervision performs the unskilled and semi-skilled work involved in the cleaning, construction, repair, and maintenance of sanitary sewerage systems. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). Assists in installing and connecting sewer laterals; Performs manual work in deep trenches, manholes and sewer tunnels; Operates jackhammer in breaking pavement and digging trenches; Mixes cement and mortar; Digs holes, moves pipes, and cuts brick; Assists in operating sewer cleaning and spraying equipment in cleaning and maintaining sewer lines; May be required to operate a light truck; and Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Arithmetic; practices, tools and materials used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipelines and/or sewerage systems. PART I SEWER MAINTENANCE HELPER 2 8.404 Ability to: Learn the common and most typical tasks of sewer construction and maintenance work; learn the proper use of sewer maintenance tools and equipment; perform heavy lifting and other manual work under adverse conditions; follow safety rules and practices; understand and follow oral and written instructions. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, SEWER MAINTENANCE HELPER, which was approved on May 23, 1985, amended on August 2, 2006, and on December 26, 2017, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: August 10, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.404 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: SEWER MAINTENANCE HELPER BC-05, BU-01 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and one (1) year of experience assisting in the installation and maintenance of pipelines and appurtenances. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in plumbing, pipefitting or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to two (2) years of experience assisting in the installation and maintenance of pipelines and appurtenances (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. An Associate’s degree in plumbing, pipefitting or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of experience assisting in the installation and maintenance of pipelines and appurtenances. PART II SEWER MAINTENANCE HELPER 2 8.404 C. Possession of a valid State of Hawaii journey worker plumber’s license may be substituted for one (1) year of experience assisting in the installation and maintenance of pipelines and appurtenances. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. PART II SEWER MAINTENANCE HELPER 3 8.404 Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy This is an amendment to the specification for the class, SEWER MAINTENANCE HELPER, which was approved on May 23, 1985, amended on August 2, 2006, and on December 26, 2017, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved:August 10, 2022 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources