Water/Wastewater Service Worker

City of Johnson City•Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is currently accepting online applications for a Water/Wastewater Service Worker with Water & Sewer Services Line Maintenance and Construction Division . The employee performs i ntermediate skilled mechanical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of water lines, pumps, taps and mains in water/wastewater system; does related work as required. Employees in this class perform repair and maintenance on broken wastewater lines; installation of water/wastewater equipment; maintenance of equipment and supply inventories; all work is supervised while in progress and reviewed upon completion. Essential Functions of Position: performs repairs on broken water/wastewater lines and equipment; replaces frames and covers; installs water/wastewater taps, meters, meter boxes, hydrants, valves and other appurtenances; repairs manholes; operates core drilling machine, tap machine, air compressor, jack hammer, pipe saw, service truck, and various hand tools; performs general clerical skills in filling out work orders; utilizes appropriate maps and drawings to locate work site areas in coordination with supervisor; ensures highest safety precautions during task performance; communicates with supervisor before, during, and after task performance; ensures work, maintenance, and repairs are completed properly to avoid recurring failures; ensures safety practices of workforce and facilities; performs related tasks as required.

Requirements

General knowledge of the construction, assembly and maintenance on a wide variety of plumbing-type equipment
general knowledge and skill in the use of various tools and equipment necessary to perform tasks that vary in nature
ability to utilize safely and efficiently equipment such as air compressors, heavy machinery, etc.
ability to maintain highest level of safety to self, crew, and general public
ability to interpret maps and drawings related to tasks
good physical condition, and ability to endure frequent bending, walking, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, etc.
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent
on the job experience is the most effective means for mastering the nature of tasks performed generally one to three years of such experience is necessary to perform efficiently
an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable
Must possess a valid commercial driver's license, Class A (57) with Tanker endorsement, issued by the state of Tennessee
Pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening and background check required

Nice To Haves

supplemental training is desirable in the procurement of plumbing licensure

Responsibilities

performs repairs on broken water/wastewater lines and equipment
replaces frames and covers
installs water/wastewater taps, meters, meter boxes, hydrants, valves and other appurtenances
repairs manholes
operates core drilling machine, tap machine, air compressor, jack hammer, pipe saw, service truck, and various hand tools
performs general clerical skills in filling out work orders
utilizes appropriate maps and drawings to locate work site areas in coordination with supervisor
ensures highest safety precautions during task performance
communicates with supervisor before, during, and after task performance
ensures work, maintenance, and repairs are completed properly to avoid recurring failures
ensures safety practices of workforce and facilities
performs related tasks as required