UTILITY WORKER- Water Distribution

CITY OF WHEELING•Wheeling, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Superintendent, Division Supervisor, or lead worker, the Utility Worker installs, repairs, and maintains water or sewer lines. The Water Distribution assignment includes general labor associated with utility line installation, repair, and maintenance, as well as duties involving water meters, taps, valves, booster stations, and fire hydrants. The position may respond to customer complaints, drive trucks to work sites, and perform other assigned duties. The role may require on-call availability for 24-hour service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of physical laborer experience.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance area of assignment.
Knowledge of occupational safety precautions and the uses and purposes of utility tools and equipment.
Ability to use and interpret utility maps and operate appropriate equipment, tools, and devices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and the public.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and learn specific tasks and duties through on-the-job training.
Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions and use proper safety precautions.
Ability to identify equipment needs for assigned projects.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions that may affect the safety of self and others.
Ability to lift 50–80 pounds occasionally and move 25–50-pound materials frequently.
Ability to climb in and out of holes and trenches, work in confined spaces, walk on uneven surfaces, and bend, stoop, and twist.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the assigned area.
Commercial driver's license (CDL).

Responsibilities

Perform general labor associated with installing, repairing, and maintaining water or sewer lines.
Respond to customer complaints.
Maintain appropriate safety equipment at work sites.
Investigate, isolate, and repair leaks.
Restore job sites to their original condition by replacing surfaces.
Cut weeds or shovel snow as needed.
Drive trucks to work sites as needed.
Check booster stations to maintain appropriate water levels.
Install, repair, and pretest water meters.
Make water taps.
Locate, repair, and replace water valves.
Install and repair fire hydrants.
Collect chlorine and bacteria samples for processing as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.