Water Maintenance Worker

General Purpose

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work and operates various equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city water and wastewater infrastructure, streets, parks, and storm drain infrastructure

Supervision Received

Works under the close supervision of a Crew leader, Field Supervisor, Assistant Public Works Director, and / or Public Works Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in locating water and wastewater lines prior to excavation

Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, low water pressure, water quality issues, and / or no water

Responds to complaints regarding wastewater backups. stoppages, and / or overflows

Makes contact with residents and business owners in area where water / wastewater services may be interrupted and provides an explanation as well as an estimated time frame when services may be restored

Assists with maintaining equipment and tools in proper working order, performing routine cleaning and maintenance as directed

Reports equipment and tool defects to supervisor

Performs required labor involved in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater lines as part of a crew, to include street maintenance, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, service, meter and pipe repairs.

Reads water meters as needed.

Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes water and sewer mains.

Installs fire hydrants and other appendages.

Services water supply, sewer lift stations, and other related pumps.

Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water, sewer, and street department.

Mows grass, trims hedges, and cuts weeds as needed.

Picks up trash and litter as needed.

May assist with repairs and installation of street signage as needed.

Removes and replaces water meters.

Peripheral Duties

Serves as a member of various employee committees as needed.

Responds to emergency after hour call outs

Required to be on stand-by

Other duties as assigned

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

(A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

(B)Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.

(B) Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.

(C) Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the general public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Special Requirements

Valid Oklahoma State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain, prior to date of hire.

Level D Water and Wastewater State Certification, or the ability to obtain as required.

Tools and Equipment Used

Maintenance vehicle and equipment, pumps, saws, compressor, generators, common hand tools and power tools, shovel, two-way radio, telephone, shovel, and wrenches.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15