Road Crew: Water/Wastewater Utility

City of South Milwaukee•South Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of South Milwaukee Water/Wastewater Utility is seeking a professional who enjoys physical, outdoor work and has experience or aptitude in construction-type work. A great team attitude is a must, and a current CDL is a plus. The position requires residing within fifteen miles of city limits and involves Monday through Friday daytime hours, plus emergency call-ins as needed. Members of the Road Crew are referred to as Distribution and Collections Technicians. Under general supervision and direction of the Distribution and Collections Manager and the Water/Wastewater Superintendent, the Distribution and Collections Technician performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the city’s water supply, treatment, distribution, and collection facilities and systems. This position qualifies as emergency personnel as permitted by Wis. Stat. Sec. 66.0502.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent credentials.
Three years recent experience in water distribution or sanitary/storm water system construction, repair and maintenance obtained by working for a water utility, wastewater facility, or related construction experience.
A good knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, materials and equipment used in municipal water system and sanitary/storm sewer construction, maintenance and repair work.
Knowledge of city water, sewerage, and storm water systems.
Knowledge of city’s geography.
Knowledge of occupational and safety hazards and precautions necessary in the work place.
Skill in detecting trouble spots in distribution and collection systems and applying proper corrective techniques.
Dependability and ability to work effectively with others and display proper attitudes towards supervision, fellow employees, and the public.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Maintain a good safety attitude and abide by all safety practices.
Ability to operate the tools and equipment incidental to the work.
Organizational skills.
Thoroughness, resourcefulness, and good judgment.
Ability to provide truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft software.
Knowledge of Apple Ipad operation in regards to the City’s GIS software
Valid State Driver's License.
Must possess or obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License within three months of beginning position and must be maintained during tenure.
Possession of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources D-1 Water System Operator Certification within one year of hire.
Possession of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources SS Sanitary Sewage Collection System Operator Certification within one year of hire.
Must be able to respond to work in emergencies and in all types of weather conditions at any hour of the day or night.
Must be able to work unsupervised for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience or aptitude in construction-type work.
Great team attitude.
Current CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

Reads water meters and registers.
Maintains records of meter installations, repairs, and tests.
Maintains a variety of records and reports.
Taps water mains for service connections.
Cleans, locates, and exercises gate valves and curb boxes.
Excavates, installs, and repairs water mains, hydrants, water services, sewer mains, manholes, and catch basins.
Cleans, straightens, adjusts, and repairs valves, curb boxes, manholes, and catch basins.
Flushes, winterizes, and tests fire hydrants.
Notifies customers of service interruptions.
Conducts customer service calls, investigates and informs customers accordingly.
Assists in various phases of treatment plant and grounds maintenance such as servicing of equipment and grass cutting.
Notifies Diggers Hotline of excavations so other facility locations can be marked.
Assists in the field locating underground utilities, and in the operation and repair of all appurtenances of the municipal water system and sanitary/storm water collection system.
During an assigned rotational "stand-by" week, receives notification of water distribution system, sanitary/storm sewer collection system, sewer backups, and lift/relief station emergencies requiring investigation and evaluates the situation promptly and accordingly.
Collects water samples from distribution/collection system for laboratory analysis.
May be called upon to operate plant equipment in emergencies.
May be cross trained in water treatment and sewage plant operations.
Performs road repair.
Performs custodial duties as necessary to keep facilities in a good appearance.
Assists other city departments as assigned by the Collection/Distribution Manager, Facilities Manager, or Superintendent.
Uses sewer jet and root cutters to clean and clear sewer lines of debris and roots using vacuum equipment and hand tools.
Operates sewer televising equipment.
Locates and reports defects.
Investigates, cleans, and maintains lift stations, relief stations, and siphon chambers; inspects and repairs pumps and tanks.
Operates snow plows, salter, and snow blowers; shovels snow; drives and services trucks; operates backhoe and other equipment.
Cuts grass, shovels snow, paints.
Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
Performs other related duties consistent with the function of the classification; other duties as assigned.
Drives truck and assists in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand.
Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment, such as a backhoe/loader.