Water/Wastewater Service Worker

City of Johnson City•Johnson City, TN

About The Position

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee, is accepting applications for a Water/Wastewater Service Worker in the Water & Sewer Services Line Maintenance and Construction Division. The employee performs intermediate skilled mechanical work installing, maintaining, and repairing water and wastewater lines, pumps, taps, and mains. Work includes repairing broken wastewater lines, installing water/wastewater equipment, and maintaining equipment and supply inventories. Work is supervised while in progress and reviewed upon completion. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law. A pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening, and background check are required.

Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Generally, one to three years of relevant on-the-job experience is necessary to perform efficiently; on-the-job experience is described as the most effective way to master the tasks.
General knowledge of construction, assembly, and maintenance of a wide variety of plumbing-type equipment.
General knowledge and skill in using varied tools and equipment needed for tasks.
Ability to use equipment such as air compressors and heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
Ability to maintain a high level of safety for oneself, the crew, and the general public.
Ability to interpret maps and drawings related to assigned tasks.
Good physical condition and ability to endure frequent bending, walking, stooping, twisting, turning, and lifting.
Valid Tennessee Class A (57) commercial driver's license with Tanker endorsement.
Pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening, and background check.
Subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law.
An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Supplemental training toward obtaining plumbing licensure is desirable.

Responsibilities

Repair broken water and wastewater lines and equipment.
Replace frames and covers.
Install water/wastewater taps, meters, meter boxes, hydrants, valves, and other appurtenances.
Repair manholes.
Operate a core drilling machine, tap machine, air compressor, jack hammer, pipe saw, service truck, and various hand tools.
Complete work orders and other general clerical tasks.
Use appropriate maps and drawings to locate work-site areas in coordination with the supervisor.
Observe the highest safety precautions while performing tasks and ensure workforce and facility safety practices.
Communicate with the supervisor before, during, and after task performance.
Ensure work, maintenance, and repairs are completed properly to avoid recurring failures.
Perform related tasks as required.