Water Distribution Maintenance Worker II

City of Muskogee, OK • Muskogee, OK

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing unskilled and semiskilled tasks; works on individual job assignments or as a member of a work group engaged in planned or scheduled general maintenance activities involving the City water distribution system. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work; and considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to lead a group of workers performing manual labor for extended periods of time, in varying weather conditions; ability to use and instruct others in the use of mechanical tools and equipment; ability to operate and instruct others in the use of various types of automotive and power equipment; ability to read and write; ability to interpret plans and specifications; ability to plan and oversee the work of semiskilled and skilled workers; and the ability to understand and influence the behavior of others within the organization, customers, or the public in order to achieve job objectives and cause action or understanding.
• Physical requirements include occasional walking and standing; frequent lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; occasional lifting and carrying more than sixty (60) pounds; frequent reaching, handling and twisting; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and climbing; vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.
• Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential.
• Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D driver's license is required.
• Must possess a class "D" Water license issued by the State Department of Health, or ability to obtain license within nine (9) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operates hand tools, power tools, light trucks, and small equipment.
• Participates with a group of workers involved in a wide variety of planned and scheduled maintenance activities including operating small to medium equipment.
• Performs special worksite and traffic setup.
• Probes and locates water lines.
• Digs ditches and trenches, lays pipe, installs and repairs valves and water leaks.
• Paints, mixes cement, cuts grass, patches streets, installs fire hydrants and pours lead joints.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees