Water Maintenance Worker I, II, or III

Syracuse City•Syracuse, UT

10d•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of culinary and secondary water systems. This position is also responsible for proper maintenance of all water division vehicles and equipment and assisting public works personnel in safe, proper, and efficient execution of tasks.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
Valid Utah Class "D" Driver's License or able to obtain one within 14 days of hire
Valid Off- Highway Vehicle license or able to get one within 30 days of hire
Must live within 25 road miles of City Hall in order to respond quickly while on call or in emergency situations.
Knowledge of: Safety procedures; Machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skilled in: Handling multiple projects with interruptions; Prioritizing and organizing workload to meet deadlines; Watching indicators to make sure a machine is working properly; Using electronic technology related to reporting, inspections, mapping, work-orders, communication, timekeeping, and software that improve efficiency in job performance.
Ability to receive and follow verbal and written instructions; Work a rotating on-call schedule in addition to the regular work schedule; Respond to emergency situations and handle them properly; Properly mix chemicals according to manufacturer's recommendations; Work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Understand job duties, proper equipment uses, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
Monitor pressure stations and telemeter equipment.
Perform installation or repair of water service connections.
Repair or replace fire hydrants and plugged water meters.
Repair water mains.
Tear out and repair street when locating and uncovering broken lines.
Assist in placement of pipe.
Flag on-coming vehicles to protect the public and workers.
Take on-call shifts which requires response as needed during nights, weekends, and holidays.
Respond to emergencies as needed, even on weekends, holidays, and after-hours including times when you are not on a designated on-call shift.
Maintain a productive working environment which includes, but is not limited to, a spirit of cooperation with co-workers, peers, and the public.
Assist with other public works functions, such as snow clearing, street and environmental maintenance.
Other duties as assigned by the Water Superintendent.