Water Distribution Maintenance

Lake County Department of Utilities•Painesville, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Distribution Maintenance position involves a broad range of duties associated with repair, maintenance, and inspection of the water distribution system. Essential Job Functions: Responds to emergencies, deal with the public, and safely operate and maintain the water distribution system. Locate and repair buried pipes and leaks. Make pipe connections and flush and clean pipes. Keep accurate records. Work safely in streets while protecting road users and pedestrians from work areas in streets and sidewalks. Performs shop, vehicle and equipment maintenance duties. Operates dump truck and heavy equipment, such as backhoes and mini excavators.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record
Drug screening required
Construction experience including excavations, waterline, valve and hydrant repair and installation, service connections and meter setting
Concrete finishing and asphalt repair
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials and the general public
Physical labor, including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Emergency call out response at all hours of the day and night including weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

OEPA Water Distribution Class I License
OEPA Water Distribution Class II License
Class A CDL
Class B CDL

Responsibilities

Responds to emergencies
Deals with the public
Safely operate and maintain the water distribution system
Locate and repair buried pipes and leaks
Make pipe connections and flush and clean pipes
Keep accurate records
Work safely in streets while protecting road users and pedestrians from work areas in streets and sidewalks
Performs shop, vehicle and equipment maintenance duties
Operates dump truck and heavy equipment, such as backhoes and mini excavators