Water - Line Maintenance Worker

City of Madisonville • Madisonville, KY

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of water mains and associated water services. Employees in this classification assists senior level pipefitters in completing maintenance and repair projects.

Requirements

• Must Possess the willingness to be mentored and take direction to learn about the workings of the water system.
• Gains knowledge about safety hazards and abide by; to insure a safe work environment.
• Must develop good communication skills with department personnel as well as the general public.
• Gain knowledge about the location of water lines for 811 calls; repair of fire hydrants; and water meter changeouts.
• Gain knowledge on the use of mapping software and asset management software.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Assists senior level pipefitters in completing maintenance and repair projects.

Responsibilities

• Installs water mains, water services, fire hydrants, and water meters.
• Repairs water main leaks, fire hydrants, valves, and changes out water meters; repairs work sites-including roads, sidewalks, and yards after job is complete.
• Operates a backhoe, dump truck, boring machine, jackhammer, trencher, tapping machine, tamper, pipe saw, pipe locator, and other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Assist with inventory maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED