What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Utility Maintenance Worker position at ApacheJunction.com?
Salary : $19.63 - $28.43 Hourly
Location : Apache Junction Water District, AZ
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202400125
Department : WATER DISTRICT
Division : Operations
Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 23 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Arizona
Description
Anticipated Hiring Range : $19.63 - $20.62 / hour)
Positions assigned in this class perform construction, maintenance and repair duties in the Water District. Provides hydrant maintenance, replacement and repair, water main repair and replacement, flow testing, well maintenance and installation of new services. Performs meter reading and recording customer billing. Investigates unusual amounts of water usage for leaks, malfunctioning equipment and improper / illegal use.
Essential Duties
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essentials duties may not change, specific work tasks may vary over time depending on the City's needs.
- Read meters; performs meter change outs; turn water services off and on; replace damaged meter curbs, clean meter boxes, perform well, tank and pump maintenance.
- Respond to customer service inquiries related to water quality and high usage; take water samples; investigate for water leaks; recommend corrective actions.
- Assist with valve maintenance program with the use of GPS coordinates for the Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping.
- Install, maintain, repair and replace water mains, service lines and hydrants, meters, blue stake all water lines.
- Complete flow tests, water sampling and hydrant flushing.
- Respond to customer complaints and inquiries related to water quality and usage.
- Clean up debris from water line areas; manage plant growth in and near service lines, wells and hydrants; inspect and clear obstructions as needed; perform work in emergency situations.
- Operate equipment such as pick-up trucks and power tools, hand tools or other equipment necessary; clean and maintain equipment.
- Utilize proper safety precautions; install barricades and cones prior to the performance of repair activities; assist in directing and controlling traffic around work sites; adhere to safety requirements for open trench work and digging near power lines.
- May perform variety of tasks related to, inventory, computer work, construction, maintenance and repair duties in the Water District.
- May assist senior personnel in installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing water mains, service lines and hydrants with hydrant replacement and repair, water main repair and replacement, flow testing, well maintenance and installation of new services.
- May be assigned to the Water Treatment Plant.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and one (1) year paid fulltime experience performing outdoor construction or maintenance with operation of heavy / light work trucks and equipment.
Prior to appointment, must possess :
Supplemental Information
Knowledge
Skills
Pre-employment Requirements
Candidates who are selected for appointment may be required to be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug / alcohol test, medical, polygraph and / or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position.
License / Certification
Within one (1) year of appointment, must obtain and possess :
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Majority of work to be performed outdoors in varied temperatures. Work includes walking and operation of a vehicle and construction related equipment. Requires moderate exertion and lifting carrying objects between 20 and 50 pounds, repeated bending, stooping and reaching above the head daily. Performs construction and maintenance functions requiring visual and manual dexterity and precision measurements and continuous repetitive arm, hand and eye movement. May be exposed to high voltage. May be required to work on call, overtime or extended hours during emergency conditions.
The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please for more information.
Salary : $20 - $21