Job Summary
Seize this promotional opportunity to be a crucial part of our city's infrastructure team! Join us in maintaining and repairing water systems, ensuring smooth operations for our community. From fixing lines to responding to emergencies, your role will make a significant impact. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career and apply today! Scheduled for on-call pager rotation in response to emergencies.
*****THIS IS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION ONLY***** Essential Job Functions
- Performs repairs to water lines by responding to water leaks; identifying the source of leak; isolating line segment; exposing and making repairs; flushing system; placing line back into service; operating all the required valves; always ensuring job site safety.
- Performs repairs to sewer lines by exposing the sewer line; identifying the source of the problem; avoiding the creation of damage to other utilities; conducting repairs; and always ensuring a safe job site.
- Completes work for customer service calls by responding to service call requests for water to be turned on, leaks at mains, sewer stoppages, and for service to lines; deploying with adequate equipment; and expediting the return to service of sewer or water to customers.
- Performs preventative maintenance by performing pull down maintenance utilizing the flush truck or mounted trailer; removing obstructions in sewer lines by de-roofing, cleaning, or introducing chemicals; and performing CCTV inspections to identify line problems as required.
- Completes installation of sewer and water taps by assisting with installation service of taps by exposing mains in asphalt, soils, or concrete; installing tap penetrating mains; isolating line as required; inspecting and testing for leaks at new connections.
- Conducts repairs to hydrants and valves by isolating fire hydrant lead; exposing piping and assessing damages for repair; replacing or reinstalling parts; performing inspections prior to placing hydrant in service; exposing valve; isolating line segment; identifying problem; repairing valve back to operational level; and placing valve into the open position.
- All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.
- Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
- Education: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
- Experience: 2 years ofrelated experience to conducting repairs and maintenance of water distribution lines and wastewater lines, operating various gas/hydraulic equipment/tool, and knowledge of safe work zones preferred.
- Licenses: Valid Class A Driver's License with a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment,
- Certifications Required: Class I Collections License within 6 months and obtain Class C Distribution or Class II Collections License within 30 months of employment.
Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 5:00 PM Central
