Water Maintenance Worker II

City of Las Cruces•Las Cruces, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with installing, repairing, and servicing water mains and service lines, water wells, booster stations, and water meters. Also performs maintenance and repairs on buildings, equipment, and grounds. The position is in the Utilities Department and is graded at BC08. It is subject to drug testing under applicable state and federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Regular attendance is essential to maintain continuity of services. The initial posting is for a full-time, regular, represented position, though it may also be used to fill other full-time, part-time, or contract vacancies. The posting remains open until filled, with periodic application reviews. Work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to noise, dust, dirt, open manholes, street cave-ins, chemicals, and gases. Required safety equipment includes safety shoes, a vest, ear plugs, a sound attenuator, a hard hat, and gloves. The work is physically demanding and involves lifting and pushing or pulling items over 50 pounds, along with balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, and reaching above shoulder height. The position may involve shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, standby status, and emergency situations. Precise limits, tolerances, and standards must be met.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in construction, building maintenance, irrigation installation and maintenance, or a related field.
Valid driver's license.
NM Level II Water Certification.
NMDOT Traffic Control Technician certification within 18 months of hire.
Obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 12 months of employment.
Obtain NM Level III Water Certification within 12 months of meeting the State of New Mexico experience requirement.
If applicable, maintain an acceptable driving record under City of Las Cruces policies.
Knowledge of OSHA and state safety regulations, water distribution system operations, general construction and maintenance methods, recordkeeping, customer service, safety practices, and the safe use and maintenance of related tools and equipment.
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple duties, provide appropriate customer service, follow applicable policies and regulations, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, build working relationships, operate tools, equipment, and motor vehicles safely, navigate even and uneven surfaces, and exercise sound judgment.
Skills operating light and heavy equipment and power and hand tools; technical reading and writing; responding to emergencies; managing assignments; preparing reports and records; using computers and software; and communicating and resolving conflicts effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the construction or installation of water systems is desired.
A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Responsibilities

Install, service, clean, and repair main water lines; complete reports on work requests.
Install and replace water meters, prepare meter reading cards, and complete reports on work requests.
Dig manholes for water systems and use a pipe locator to locate meters, valve boxes, and manholes.
Provide senior-level support to workers and complete work-request reports.
Unplug water services; raise water valves and meter boxes; maintain and install fire hydrants; and install new service lines and fire protection lines.
Respond to public questions about water shutoffs and meter changes.
Assist operators with the operation and maintenance of wells, systems, and reservoirs.
Support operators and mechanics using trucks, pickups, air compressors, cutting tools, and hydro stop equipment.
Maintain yards, fences, irrigation systems, buildings, and air conditioning systems at wells, reservoirs, and water boost stations.
Perform yard and weed-control maintenance.