Water Utility Safety Coordinatore - GP3218-640200
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Water Utility Safety Coordinator
Position ID: GP3218-640200
Department/Division: Water Utilities
Reports to: Superintendent of Wastewater Collections
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for promoting Safety in Utilities Departments by conducting Safety & Training meetings, Hazard analysis and safety prevention techniques.
Essential Functions:
Prepares and conducts monthly departmental safety and training meetings to ensure that work is performed to standards and that losses may be reduced.
Monitors employees for compliance and is familiar with City of Denton policies and General, Construction, and Utility Industry Standards and Regulations.
Coordinates and provides safety meetings for work groups and schedules some of the training with vendors.
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, Hazcom (GHS), Fire Extinguisher, etc.
Provide vehicle inspections per state and federal regulatory guidelines.
Visits field crews to ensure job site safety and observes employee behavior and performance to confirm compliance with applicable safety rules (use of PPE, ladders, correct tools, etc.)
Responds to emergency accident sites to ensure the employee is safe and taken care of; inspects the site and/or recommends changes for future safety.
Performs jobsite safety audits to determine safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
Provides a variety of technical assistance and safety advice to departments.
Assists Safety Department 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.
Assist Safety Department in verification and data collection/tracking for annual safety incentive program.
Inspects safety equipment to ensure that it is in good working condition.
Participate in weekly staff meetings with the City of Denton’s Safety Department.
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:
High school diploma or GED equivalency
Seven (7) years’ experience or a strong Safety background working in utility, construction and heavy equipment operation.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Behavior Analysis or equivalent
Three (3) years utility experience.
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
The ability to stay current with the standards that relate to General, and Construction Industries as well as the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices).
Preferences:
Prior experience in municipal government 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.
Knowledge in soil mechanics, trench protective systems, and performing work within confined spaces.
OSHA 30 certified
Excavation and confined space competent person certified
Conditions of Employment:
Must have and maintain 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).
Must 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 work overtime when requested
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: 8/18/2021
Revision Date: