General Maintenance - Water Utility Dept

The purpose of this position is to carry out essential functions of the Water Department that oversees the water supply for the City of Lovington.

Uphold all principles of confidentiality and respect of all colleagues to the fullest extent.

Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards inherent to the Public Sector.

Interact in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with all citizens and employees of the City of Lovington.

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Must be able to pass a drug screen.

Pass a background check.

Maintain a current, insurable drivers License.

High School diploma/ GED.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES,FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES-

Performs unskilled, manual or semi-skilled labor or operates light equipment, machinery and tools in the maintenance, installation, repair and operation of water mains, meters, services, valves, and fire hydrants.

Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs, including routine servicing of vehicles and equipment.

Performs the labor and or operates the light equipment to maintain the grounds of the Water Dept facilities.

Complies with all relevant rules and regulations at the federal, state, city and department level.

Must be willing to be on 24-hour call with 15 minute response time as required by schedule, and called out at other times for emergency as required.

Must be willing to learn operation of water system computer.

Prepares records and reports as required.

Attends New Mexico Water & Wastewater Association meetings and schools and any other event as required. (on the job training)

Assist in other areas of departmental needs.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS-

Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.

Must have OR be able to obtain a Level I-III or above certification as an operator by N.M.W.W.A.

Must have knowledge of the operation of simple tools.

Must have or be willing to learn basic computer functions.

Must be able to understand and carry out directives.

Must be able to work odd hours or overtime on occasion, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Must be able to travel, sometimes overnight.

Ability to work in all outdoor environmental conditions.

Ability to work standard office equipment.

Possess high level of customer service at all times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT-

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Candidate will work outside in all weather conditions and with potential hazards including exposure to sun, wind, rain, snow, dust, and traffic. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk and hear. There may be prolonged periods of standing, reaching/working from overhead structures and scaffolds, reading instructions, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds, sometimes upstairs and wear protective personal equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision.

There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a wide variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17