Water Utilities Safety & Training Spec. - GP3538-640200
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Water Utilities Safety & Training Specialist
Position ID: GP3538-640200
Department/Division: Water Utilities/Wastewater
Report to: Water/Wastewater Field Operations Division Manager
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for promoting and coordinating Safety and Training in the Water Utilities Department, including hazard analysis and personal protective equipment (PPE) tracking
and testing.
Essential Functions:
Prepares and conducting monthly departmental safety and training meetings to ensure that work is performed to standards and so that safety losses may be reduced
Monitors employees for safety compliance and is familiar with City of Denton policies, trench safety, excavation safety, confined space entry, heavy equipment safety, hoisting and rigging,
traffic control safety, general construction, and applicable Water Utility Industry Standards and Regulations
Coordinates and facilitates safety meetings for work groups and schedules specialized training with vendors for new and highly technical equipment
Provides training for work groups to ensure safe operation of equipment and personal protective equipment including but not limited to: Defensive Driving, CPR/AED/First Aid, Confined
Space, Trench Safety, Lock Out Tag Out, excavation safety, Hazcom (GHS), Fire Extinguisher, HAZWOPER, etc.
Ensures vehicle inspections and tool layout inspection, are preformed to comply with all local, state and federal regulatory guidelines.
Visits field crews to ensure job site safety, identify specific job hazards and observes employee behavior and performance to confirm compliance with applicable safety rules (use of
PPE, ladders, correct tools, proper procedures followed, etc.)
Responds to emergency accident sites to ensure the employee is safe and taken care of; inspects the site, gathers information / investigative data, and recommends any changes to improve
future safety
Perform post-accident oral drug test per City of Denton Policy 108.12
Performs jobsite safety audits to determine safe work practices and regulatory compliance
Maintain the tracking and testing of PPE, shoring/shielding equipment, hoisting and rigging and confined space entry equipment including gas monitors, tripod, wenches and cables, utilizing
approved system of records
Assists supervisor in accident investigations to determine incident patterns and remedies to eliminate recurrences
Maintains utility training computerized database
Research and recommend new PPE, tooling, and other equipment for respective departments when requested and update crew supervisors and managers of new industry trends and equipment
Assists supervisor in verification and data collection/tracking for annual safety incentive program
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor's degree in a safety related field with 5 years of experience in water utility safety
Qualified to conduct competent person training including trench safety and confined space entry
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Ability to design, promote, and evaluate the goals of the safety program
Strong public speaking skills
Preferences:
Prior experience in water utility safety & training field
Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power point, Microsoft Picture
Knowledge in the use of training equipment such as AED, Projectors, CPR mannequins, Defensive driving instruction
Experience with OSHA 1910.269
Train the Trainer Certification
OSHA 500 Trainer Certification
First Aid and CPR Train the Trainer Certified
HAZWOPER Train the Trainer Certified
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
M
ust pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to outside normal working hours as needed
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: M
Balancing: M
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed inside and outside
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 3/30/2022
Revision Date: