Job Description
Posting expires: August 6, 2024
Salary commensurate with experience
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.
Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.
General Description and Classification Standards
Individuals in this position ensure professional stewardship of Atlanta’s drinking water, wastewater, and storm water systems while delivering excellent customer service. Duties include, but are not limited to installing meters, repairing pipes, and making decisions on job sites. This is an experienced, skilled, or technical level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the position or specialty with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by any incumbents in a work group who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Could be the only position in this specialty in a work group or could be part of a general or specialized work team. Most of the work is completed independently; some tasks require working as a team, including the managers and supervisors. Normally receives guidance regarding overall mission, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Completes assignments and documents proper systems. Install new meters as needed. Repairs broken mains, tail pieces, curb cocks, and broken pipes. Decisions made on the job site are handled through this position to ensure the safety of self, team members and the public. Authorized to set work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. At times, this position may assist with the training of staff and new hires.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. In-depth knowledge of most concepts and methods related to the area of Watershed systems maintenance. Knowledge of administrative and safety requirements for the assigned area.
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) 4 years of work experience in Wastewater systems maintenance.
Preferred Education & Experience
Completion of technical course in appropriate area and 5-6 years of directly related experience.
Licensures and Certifications
Valid Class A CDL State of Georgia Driver’s License; Water Distribution License.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-08-06
Job Address
Atlanta, Georgia
United States
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