Utilities Serviceworker - Water and Wastewater
About The Position
Performs semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of water mains and sewers, stormwater system infrastructure, roadway maintenance, and/or other work in connection with water and wastewater systems. Installs and maintains swales in the Rights of Way, cleans city owned stormwater infrastructure, and preforms stormwater infrastructure inspections. Employee also performs work involving heavy manual labor, such as hand-trenching for pipe installation. Work assignments are received daily; orally or in writing. However, since many of the assignments are repetitive, the employee is expected to carry out assignments with a minimum of detailed instructions. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-ranking employee who is available for consultations on the more unusual work problems. This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- At least one (1) year of related experience, preferably Water or Wastewater & Underground Utilities experience.
- A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B or higher with Air Brakes and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
- As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency.
- All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
Nice To Haves
- When operating a wastewater or stormwater tanker/vactor truck, a tanker endorsement is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of water distribution, wastewater and stormwater systems
- Responds to customer complaints; locates service lines, detects leaks, excavates, and repairs service lines
- Installs and maintains drainage swales, manholes, catch basins, pipes, taps and other components
- Inspects water mains, meters, valves, fire hydrants, and sewer lines for condition assessments, leak detection, and make needed repairs
- Acts as banksman during excavation ensuring proper laying of pipe and making connections
- Maintains and submits reports of maintenance performed
- Operates a variety of machinery in performing assigned duties, which may include a jet vacuum, bulldozer, backhoe, bobcat, forklift, roller, excavator, front end loader, grader, asphalt spreader box, pothole truck, and boom truck
- Operates a variety of equipment in performing assigned duties, which may include a pipe saw, tamper, electric crane, valve machine, torch, rod machine, and jack hammer
- Depending on area of assignment, performs the following: operates a CCTV survey truck, including setting up and operating equipment to perform internal condition assessment of Stormwater and/or repair of sanitary sewers; operates an inductor truck which removes grit, sand and debris from manholes; operates tapping machines to make water taps on mains under pressure; replaces meter boxes, raises or lowers meter boxes, and repairs meter boxes; sets and resets meters, tests and calibrates meters, and repairs leaks in meters
- May participate in road-way maintenance of shoulders, alleyways, and repairing potholes on city roads
- May repair breaks and holes in street surfaces using asphalt and concrete
- Will be required to perform "stand-by duty", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs
- May be required to work nights and weekends
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures
- Performs related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
