Water and Sewer Maintenance Worker II

Water & Sewer Department: Full Time Position

Provisional Appointment (Civil Service Exam Required)

CSEA Benefits Apply

Salary: $69,819

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Under the supervision of the Water & Sewer Superintendent or Water & Sewer Foreman or designee, incumbent of this class performs routine semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on water mains, sewer lines, service connections, and pumping stations in connection with the maintenance and repair of a water and sewer system. The incumbent may oversee the work of a small number of Laborers. Does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):

· Assists in the installation, repair and maintenance of water mains, hydrants and gate valves;

· Flushes water mains, hydrants, and sewers;

· Repairs and tests motors;

· Assists in the operation of a pumping station or water treatment plant equipment;

· Taps and inspects new service connections and lines;

· Investigates consumer complaints;

· Performs custodial duties at the pump house or treatment plant;

· Cuts grass and weeds around lakes and watersheds with power equipment and keeps property clean;

· Assists in the cleaning, testing, installation and repair of water meters;

· May be assigned to read meters, as necessary;

· May assist, as needed, in stock area for water supplies, materials, equipment;

· Responds to late night/weekend calls or emergency repairs;

· Collects water samples as directed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

Working knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment and terminology used in the maintenance, repair and installation of water lines, sewer lines and appurtenances; working knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of pumps, motors and other auxiliary equipment as they relate to water distribution and sewer systems; ability to read, understand and record data from gauges, scales and meters; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; ability to withstand heavy labor for extended periods; ability to effective use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software; ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; dependability; reliability, physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Either (a) high school graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) years of experience as a plumber’s helper (b) two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of mechanical equipment (c) one year of work experience in the construction field; or (d) one year of experience as a laborer or water meter reader in a municipal water and sewer department.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Employee is required to be in possession, at time of appointment, of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Submit Resumes To:

Eliana Diaz

Assistant Town Administrator

ediaz@northcastleny.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,819.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $69,819