Water & Sewer Worker II

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

2d

About The Position

Repairs, operates, maintains, and installs water utility assets and operates associated equipment at the skilled worker level. Troubleshoots reported complaints and attempts to resolve problems independently in the field or office. Trains and mentors Water & Sewer Worker I employees but has no supervisory responsibilities and typically works as part of a crew. Responds to on-call emergency situations 24 hours a day, year-round, and uses computer software daily.

Appointment is contingent on passing a job-related medical examination, providing documentary evidence of employment authorization and identity, passing the required background investigation and drug screen, and passing nicotine screening for applicants offered employment. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco- and nicotine-free as a condition of continued employment. This policy does not apply to current City employees.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in construction and/or the operation, maintenance, and repair of a public or private water, wastewater, or storm water system; OR 1 year of experience as a Water & Sewer Worker I with the City of Dayton.
• A valid driver's license at the time of appointment, maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
• Within 150 days of appointment, obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement, qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes, and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio. Out-of-state residents must have equivalent licenses from their state of residency at appointment or promotion and maintain them thereafter.
• Pass a job-related medical examination and provide documentary evidence of employment authorization and identity.
• Pass the applicable background investigation and drug screen. Applicants offered employment must also pass nicotine screening; newly hired employees must remain tobacco- and nicotine-free as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• An Ohio EPA Class I Wastewater Collection Operator Certification or an Ohio EPA Class I Water Distribution Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, operates, maintains, and installs water utility assets.
• Operates associated equipment at the skilled worker level.
• Troubleshoots reported complaints and attempts to resolve problems independently in the field or office.
• Trains and mentors individuals in the Water & Sewer Worker I classification.
• Typically works as a member of a crew without supervisory responsibilities.
• Responds to on-call emergency situations 24 hours a day, year-round.
• Uses computer software daily.

What This Job Offers

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