What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Maintenance Worker position at City of Bloomington?
This is responsible work of considerable difficulty performed on the municipal water distribution system and its components. Work involves water system maintenance work requiring skills learned through experience on related jobs and the operation of light automotive equipment on a limited incidental basis. Standard work assignments are performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Water Maintenance Crew leader; new work assignments are carried out under rather close supervision until learned. Work is normally reviewed upon completion for adherence to standards and instructions and through inspections, work reports prepared, and achievement of desired results.
This list may not include all tasks and/or knowledge which may be expected of the employee, nor does it cover all specific duties which may be required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform maintenance and repair work on municipal water distribution system and its components; inspects jobs under way and upon completion; advises on work problems.
- Operates a side tapping machine in the installation and repair of water lines; operates a back hoe in digging ditches to perform maintenance and repair work.
- Makes general and difficult system repairs; repairs water leaks and mains; locates meters and valves and repairs fire hydrants.
- Operates a variety of maintenance and related equipment including water pumps, portable generators, air compressors, side tapping machine, and winch lines in performing system repairs and maintenance work.
- Responsible for ensuring that proper on-the-job safety procedures are followed and safety equipment is consistently and properly used.
Education/Experience:
- Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of vocational/technical school; considerable experience with maintenance functions in the water distribution system; or any equivalent combination of training and experience to provide the outlined knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Certificate or Licenses:
- Required - Possession and maintenance of a valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement. Employees or applicants hired into the position after October 23, 2024, must have a tanker endorsement.
- Preferred - Illinois Class D Operators License
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Majority of work is performed in an outdoor setting in all conditions including hot, cold, wet and dry weather. Work requires traveling to construction sites and the ability to traverse a variety of natural and altered ground surfaces which may be uneven, wet or slippery or sloped.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32
