What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Utility Worker position at City of Whitesburg, GA?
Job Overview
Water Utility Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in inspecting, installing, maintaining and repairing the city’s water distribution system. Assist in maintenance task related to the water distribution system; and performs various other task relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Duties
· Installs and repairs water mains, and fire hydrants, check valves and water service lines; taps water mains; performs ground excavation work.
· Locates, identifies, and marks distribution system facilities, including valves, fire hydrants, and blow offs.
· Flushes fire hydrants and dead-end water lines to remove sediment.
· Installs, relocates and adjust meter boxes.
· Operates backhoe, front-end loader and dump truck. Utilizes hand and power tools including jackhammer, pipe locater, welding and cutting equipment/
· Read water meters
· Landscape of all city properties and right of ways
· Maintenance and cleaning of all city hall facilities.
· Employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays as required to accommodate the cities needs.
· Performs other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCEREQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· High School Diploma (GED) Required
· Perform various levels of physical labor
· Perform a variety of construction, repair and maintenance task
· Ability to communicate orally and in writing
· Must pass a drug test
· Must have a good driving record
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- On-the-job training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15