Meter Reading / Leak Detection / Laborer II

City of La Vergne Human Resources • La Vergne, TN

14d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water facilities and systems, as well as street and storm drainage facilities and systems for the Water, Street, and Sewer divisions of the Public Works Department. THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair preferred.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee Drivers’ License or could obtain one in a reasonable period.
• Confined Space Certification preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions while accomplishing all tasks.
• Semi- Skilled in operating medium and heavy-sized construction equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning, scheduling and implementation of construction, maintenance, and operation and construction activities designed to provide quality streets, water, and sewer systems and facilities.
• Assists in the training of lower-level employees performing the duties of maintenance, construction, and repair for the different departments.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, etc.
• Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water, and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Responds to complaints and service requests.
• Maintains city property as needed.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Contacts residents and business owners in areas where services or access may be discontinued and explain when access or services will be restored.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Troubleshoots and repairs residential water complaints as needed.
• Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, and water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources before excavation by ensuring that a valid TN 811 call was validated.
• Performs routine leak detection surveys.
• Documents and reports leaks to be repaired.
• Performs special assignment leak detection such as pinpointing leaks for City maintenance personnel and customers with hardship cases.
• Assist in service orders, meter change outs, meter testing, and meter repair.
• Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment including but not limited to a backhoe, excavator, skid steer, and dump trucks.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew for the Water, Street and/or Sewer Departments.
• Must be will to cross-train in other areas of Public Works.
• Available for on call 24/7 when on rotation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED