Water Utility Service Worker - City of Bessemer

JobsQuest•Bessemer, AL

1d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bessemer is seeking Water Utility Service Workers to construct, maintain, and repair water transmission and distribution systems, including wells, water mains, pumps, and meters. Employees install and remove water meters, may guide utility service helpers, and regularly interact with customers to address and resolve water service issues. Work assignments are provided daily by a supervisor, with employees exercising initiative and working independently on routine tasks and service calls.

Requirements

Driver's license (Obtaining a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months).
Experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., back hoe or track hoe).
Willingness to work off-duty and/or holiday hours.

Responsibilities

Monitors the operation of water system and performs routine water quality tests.
Performs water utility preparatory and clean-up work, and assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water transmission/distribution systems (e.g., well water and pumps).
Performs work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of water transmission/distribution systems (e.g., well water and pumps) and associated structures and devices (e.g., mains, service lines, meters, valves, and/or fire hydrants); includes line location.
Operates equipment (e.g., tapping machine, listening device, backhoe, bobcat, and trencher) used in work on water transmission/distribution systems and in the inspection of grease control devices and wastewater sampling to include hand tools, such as hand or line location tools.
Ensures tools and equipment are available (e.g., trucks/warehouses are stocked with the necessary materials, tools, and equipment), assembled, and in proper working order.