Maintenance Equipment Operator - Water/WasteWater

City of Reynoldsburg•Reynoldsburg, OH

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of water meters, remote reading devices, pressure regulating valves, fire hydrants, and all aspects of the water distribution system from 3/4" water services to 20" mains. Responsibilities also include maintenance of the sewer collection system (cleaning, televising, root cutting), water meter and pressure regulating vaults, landscaping, grading, seeding, and pouring concrete sidewalks. The role involves operating heavy equipment, using various tools, performing inspections, taking meter readings, handling delinquent accounts, terminating water service, assisting the public, responding to customer complaints, and documenting all work performed. This position is a bargaining unit position with the United Steelworkers Union.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or equivalent
Two (2) years of Construction, Utility, Maintenance, Repair and/or Inspection experience
Valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
Possession of Class 1 Water Distribution Certification at the time of application or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment and/or Class 1 Collection Certification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of water distribution systems maintenance, construction, and repair
Knowledge of sewer collection system maintenance, construction, and repair
Knowledge of water meter maintenance and repair
Knowledge of general construction maintenance and repair
Knowledge of heavy and medium duty equipment operation and maintenance
Knowledge of department policies and procedures
Knowledge of community resources and services
Knowledge of local geographical area
Skill in computer operation
Skill in use of modern office equipment
Skill in water/sewer system mechanics
Skill in motor vehicle operation
Skill in use of bench and/or hand tools
Skill in use of mechanics' tools and equipment
Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form
Ability to deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context
Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; read and record figures accurately
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
Ability to respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials
Ability to handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public
Ability to sort items into categories according to established methods
Ability to work alone on most tasks
Ability to cooperate with co-workers on group projects
Ability to answer routine telephone inquiries
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to resolve complaints
Demonstrates physical agility
Ability to lift objects up to 125 pounds occasionally
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions
Ability to travel to and gain access to work site
Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Ability to operate heavy equipment
Ability to utilize cleaning materials
Ability to read street/water maps
Ability to write reports and maintain lists
Remains informed of current City regulations and procedures pertinent to duties
Participates in staff development activities and services review procedures
Attends staff meetings and continuing education conferences
Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Performs installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of water meters including remote reading devices
Maintenance of pressure regulating valves; maintenance, repair, and installation of fire hydrants
Maintenance and repair of all aspects of the water distribution system from ¾" water services to 20" mains
Maintenance of sewer collection system (e.g., cleaning, televising, root cutting); maintenance of water meter and pressure regulating vaults
Landscaping, grading, and seeding of yard, pours and finishes concrete sidewalks and approaches
Tests water samples
Operates heavy equipment (e.g., trucks, tractors, backhoe, front-end loader, air compressor, jet truck, mower)
Uses shop and/or hand tools (e.g., hammer, drill, staple gun, saw)
Performs water ditches and sewer lateral inspections.
Takes final meter readings on residential/commercial sites
Walking and reading meters
Handles delinquent accounts by making collections/distributing past due notices door-to-door
Terminates water service by shutting off water service to customers
Assists the public by providing routine information and answering questions
Responds to customer complaints/need for service (e.g., high water bills, low water pressure, water taste, color, odor)
Performs other related maintenance tasks and documents all work performed
Installs/maintains water/sewer inventory and software/GIS mapping software packages
Maintains water/sewer atlases
Must be available for on-call or call in after normal business hours
Performs other related duties as assigned