Water Maintenance Worker I

City of Akron•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is routine semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the City water distribution system and related appurtenances. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks, usually as a member of a crew, in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, services, hydrants, valves, and related appurtenances. Works under close supervision. May perform heavy physical tasks in all types of weather.

Requirements

A minimum of one year of paid experience as a laborer or an equivalent combination of paid experience and training.
Possession of a valid State of Ohio class B commercial driver's license without airbrake restriction.
Basic knowledge of the methods and techniques of water distribution system installation, maintenance, and repair.
Ability to perform water system installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to perform strenuous and hazardous work in all types of weather.
Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and construction equipment.
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

THE EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT MEANS THAT YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE UP TO 50% OF PAID EXPERIENCE WITH RELATED TRAINING.

Responsibilities

Operates front-end loader and forklift to load, move, and carry materials.
Drives utility trucks, pickup trucks, and dump trucks to and from job sites, delivers and hauls equipment and materials.
Sets up barricades, flags, lights, and cones to warn motorists.
Tows, sets up, and operates air compressors.
Notifies area residents of water shut-offs, disruptions, and construction or traffic inconveniences.
Digs up water mains, services, hydrants, and valves with pneumatic, electric, hand, and other tools.
Sets up and operates pumps to drain water from excavations.
Probes holes being dug for underground service lines, utility ducts, and cables.
Assists in repairing water mains and in laying new mains.
Assists in installing and repairing water services.
Assists in the installation, replacement, and repair of hydrants.
Assists in the installation and repair of valves, curb boxes, curb pits, and related water distribution system appurtenances.
Paints and flushes fire hydrants.
Directs traffic around street excavations.
Sets up tools and materials used at job sites.
Backfills holes and tamps dirt using hand and power tools.
Cleans sidewalks and lawn strips.
Assists skilled trade persons in facility maintenance work such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general cleaning.
Maintains facility grounds areas and restores construction sites by mowing, raking, fertilizing, planting, and general clean-up.
Performs related work as required.