Water Maintenance Worker

City of Bloomington Illinois • Bloomington, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is responsible work of considerable difficulty performed on the municipal water distribution system and its components. Work involves water system maintenance work requiring skills learned through experience on related jobs and the operation of light automotive equipment on a limited incidental bases. Standard work assignments are performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Water Maintenance Crew Leader; new work assignments are carried out under rather close supervision until learned. Work is reviewed upon completion for adherence to standards and instructions and through inspections, work reports prepared, and achievement of desired results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of vocational/technical school.
• Considerable experience with maintenance functions in the water distribution system.
• Knowledge of municipal water system grid and its components.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Knowledge of standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and of the safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Knowledge of computer software systems including but not limited to email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• Knowledge of JULIE regulations.
• Skill in the use, care, and demonstration of general and specialized tools, and the mechanical and automotive equipment used in required maintenance work.
• Skill in planning, organizing and directing a work crew within the responsibilities of this position.
• Skill in transferring technical knowledge to operational activity to achieve desired results.
• Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to deal with the public in general and difficult work situations.
• Ability to perform work independently under limited supervision.
• Ability to ensure that proper on-the-job safety procedures are followed and safety equipment is properly and consistently used.
• Ability to read and understand technical information including plans and blueprints and apply guidelines and regulations to operational situations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders professionally.
• Ability to efficiently use the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) for locating utilities.
• Ability to understand and follow general oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as needed and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to correctly perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to correctly take, record and use measurements.
• Responsible for the correct, safe and efficient locating of the City owned underground utilities including telecommunication, electric power, water, sewer, and communication fiber under the State mandated J.U.L.I.E law.
• Ability to distinguish colors used in the JULIE color coding system.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement.
• Employees or applicants hired into the position after October 23, 2024, must have a tanker endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Illinois Class D Operators License

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on municipal water distribution system and its components.
• Inspects jobs under way and upon completion; advises on work problems.
• Operates a side tapping machine in the installation and repair of water lines.
• Operates a back hoe in digging ditches to perform maintenance and repair work.
• Makes general and difficult system repairs; repairs water leaks and mains; locates meters and valves and repairs fire hydrants.
• Operates a variety of maintenance and related equipment including water pumps, portable generators, air compressors, side tapping machine, and winch lines in performing system repairs and maintenance work.
• Ability to operate the Vactor Truck.
• Responsible for ensuring that proper on-the-job safety procedures are followed and safety equipment is consistently and properly used.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED