Water - Utility Maintenance Tech

City of Madisonville•Madisonville, KY

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to preform skilled and semi-skilled work in the instillation, and repair of the City’s water utilities. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for the classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Checks on all issues from meter reading reports (leaks, high, low, keyed, activity on inactive) in a timely manner for correct billing purposes. Trouble shoots meter issues to determine cause of issue and course of action needed to fix. Operate Locater Equipment to be able to maintain Bud calls. Must have good communication with office staff to pass along their findings from the field and with the general public to provide the customer service that is expected. Installs new meters for new customers and pulls meters when needed. Service request for our customers such as: check leaks, high bill, turn off water (emergency or for work to be done). Maintain knowledge of meter locations. Changes out meters. Assist crew when needed, delivering materials, flagging traffic, and handing out water notices. Picks up materials and tools from local supply houses when needed. Operates meter reading device, handheld radio, truck, forklift, locators, hand tools, pumps, or other equipment necessary to complete essential functions. Maintains Cleanliness of shop area and office area. Maintains the Water. Dept. grounds, mowing, weed eating, keeping area clean. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One year of experience in utility maintenance
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky driver’s license.
May require the possession of a commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and approved endorsements.

Responsibilities

Checks on all issues from meter reading reports (leaks, high, low, keyed, activity on inactive) in a timely manner for correct billing purposes.
Trouble shoots meter issues to determine cause of issue and course of action needed to fix.
Operate Locater Equipment to be able to maintain Bud calls.
Must have good communication with office staff to pass along their findings from the field and with the general public to provide the customer service that is expected.
Installs new meters for new customers and pulls meters when needed.
Service request for our customers such as: check leaks, high bill, turn off water (emergency or for work to be done).
Maintain knowledge of meter locations.
Changes out meters.
Assist crew when needed, delivering materials, flagging traffic, and handing out water notices.
Picks up materials and tools from local supply houses when needed.
Operates meter reading device, handheld radio, truck, forklift, locators, hand tools, pumps, or other equipment necessary to complete essential functions.
Maintains Cleanliness of shop area and office area.
Maintains the Water. Dept. grounds, mowing, weed eating, keeping area clean.