UTILITY WORKER- Water Distribution

CITY OF WHEELING•Wheeling, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of a Superintendent, Division Supervisor, or lead worker, installs, repairs and maintains utility (water or sewer) lines. This role involves general laborer duties associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of sewer or water lines, responding to customer complaints, and maintaining proper safety equipment at work sites. Specific duties for water include checking booster stations, installing/repairing water meters and valves, making water taps, and installing/repairing fire hydrants. May also involve collecting samples for processing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two (2) years of physical laborer experience
Valid driver’s license
Ability to follow written and oral instruction
Ability to lift (50-80 lbs) occasionally
Ability to lift and move moderate (25-50 lbs) materials frequently
Ability to climb in and out of holes and trenches
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces in and around construction sites
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist while performing daily duties
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance area of assignment.
Knowledge of occupational safety precautions.
Knowledge of the uses and purposes of utility tools and equipment.
Skill in the use and interpretation of utility maps.
Skill in use of appropriate equipment, tools and devices.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff and the public.
Skill in performing heavy manual labor.
Skill in learning specific tasks and duties through on-the-job training.
Skill in following simple oral and/or written instructions.
Skill in using proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
Skill in identifying the equipment needs for each assigned project.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assignment is preferred
Commercial driver’s license (CDL) is preferred
May be required to secure certification specific to area of assignment

Responsibilities

Performs general laborer duties associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of sewer or water lines.
Responds to customer complaints.
Maintains proper safety equipment at work site.
Investigates, isolates and repairs leaks.
Restores job site to original status by replacing surface.
May cut weeds or shovel snow.
May drive trucks to work sites.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Check booster station to maintain appropriate water levels.
Install, repair and pretest water meters.
Make water taps.
Locates, repairs and replace water valves.
Install and repair fire hydrants.
May collect chlorine and bacteria samples for processing.