Water/Wastewater Maintenance Laborer I

City of Williams • Williams, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in maintaining and servicing water collection, distribution systems, and wastewater operations. Supports the Water/Wastewater Department in producing water cost-effectively that meets all Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions of Wastewater and Water treatment and production.
• Some knowledge of laboratory procedures related to sampling and testing potable water.
• Aptitude for understanding equipment operation, fluid movement, mechanical functions, and electrical theory.
• Mechanical aptitude and skill in the use of tools
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions at high altitudes.
• Ability to perform work requiring sustained climbing, standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, sitting, and walking.
• Ability to handle and work around dangerous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Studies maintenance manuals and applies repair strategies.
• Awareness of the impact of decisions as they relate to regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance duties, such as construction tasks, equipment repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of the municipal water system, including Water plants, Wastewater plants, wells, watersheds, booster stations, tanks, and reservoirs.
• Monitors and calibrates various instruments and equipment used in water treatment, including turbidimeters, chlorinators, residual chlorine analyzers, pH probes, etc.
• Assures that Service Orders are completed promptly.
• May read and service and replace water meters.
• Available for emergency work; evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of covering shifts for other employees as needed.
• Performs other related duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed