Seasonal Utility Craftsworker (Water Maintenance)

City of Richland

1d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled work in a variety of crafts toward the construction, maintenance and repair of the City’s water, sewer, and storm systems, including mains, service connections, valves, hydrants manholes, catch basins, treatment plants and other system facilities. Subject to after hours, weekend, and holiday work as needed. Safely performs all job functions. Water Maintenance Specialty: Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing water mains and service connections. Assists in installing, flushing and repairing fire hydrants. Assists in installing tapping sleeves and tapping water mains. Assists in installing, testing and repairing water meters. Assists in installing and repairing valves, corp. stops, and curb stops.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One (1) year of experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater maintenance, repair or construction preferred.
Valid driver’s license with a Class “A” CDL and tanker endorsement preferred.
Valid Flaggers certification within six (6) months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater maintenance, repair or construction preferred.
Valid driver’s license with a Class “A” CDL and tanker endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates hand and power tools, and other equipment, including related computer equipment and various software programs, to gain access to water, sewer and storm mains, plant equipment, reservoirs, wells, lift stations and pump stations, and other facilities for repair and maintenance purposes.
Operates pneumatic, hydraulic and electric or engine driven equipment, such as compressors, jack hammers, tapping machines, trash pumps, dump trucks, backhoe, crew vehicles, and other equipment with oversight from a General Craftsworker or Utility Craftsworker (non-seasonal) as needed.
Lays concrete and repairs fences and landscaping as a result of utility work.
Manually excavates earth surrounding job site prior to repairs and servicing as needed; restores work area to original condition.
Performs general maintenance, alterations and changes including plumbing, painting and carpentry.
Keeps record of time and material used on the job; takes measurements and makes sketches of work performed, including taking photos of the before and after job site.
Fills out service orders / job tickets.
Maintains assigned equipment per daily requirements, i.e. grease, oil, water, tire pressure, etc.
Investigates customer complaints.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing water mains and service connections.
Assists in installing, flushing and repairing fire hydrants.
Assists in installing tapping sleeves and tapping water mains.
Assists in installing, testing and repairing water meters.
Assists in installing and repairing valves, corp. stops, and curb stops.