Distribution & Collection Maintenance Worker I

Job PostingPerforms a variety of maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water mains, service line valves, fire hydrants, pumping stations, water towers, water wells, collection mains, connections, manholes, and lift stations.Works under the general guidance and direction of the Water Distribution & Collection Supervisor. None.Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:Inspects and repairs meters, connections, and main breaks ensuring all aspects of the system properly function.Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections and maintenance activity.Determines location of all utility lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.Responds to complaints (i.e. leaks, pressure loss, no water, sewer backups, odor), evaluates situation and completes remediation and/or explains findings to supervisor.Contacts customers in area where services will be temporarily discontinued, explain why and give estimate when services will be shut off and turned back on.Ensures proper maintenance of equipment by cleaning and checking equipment after use.Drives trucks of various sizes and weights to load, haul and unload equipment or materials.Makes taps, installs new mains and services and disinfects water mains.Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on equipment; refers defects or repairs to supervisor.Operates all construction and power equipment with efficiency.Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.Works as labor crew member in construction and maintenance projects, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water and collection mains, pipes, gates and fittings, as needed for repair of mains and services, and installation of services and service taps; assists in shutting off broken sections of water main.GPS data acquisition pertinent to the City's water distribution and collection systems.Inspects and repairs manholes, tap connections, main breaks, and lift stations ensuring all aspects of the system properly functions.Performs scheduled water treatment facility and wastewater treatment plant maintenance and sludge hauling as required.Has a good understanding of the cross connection, backflow prevention program.Performs scheduled in-house maintenance, janitorial duties, mowing, etc.Required knowledge, skills and abilities:Ability to obtain skill in operation of all listed tools and equipment.Ability to work safely.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments/divisions and the public; understand and carry out written and oral instructions.Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair of water and wastewater systems and confined space procedures.Skills in the operation of all listed tools and equipment.Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.Requires limited supervision and/or assistance in job ssignments.Education and experience:High school diploma or acceptable equivalent required.No previous experience required.Certifications and licenses:Must possess a minimum valid Class C drivers license with a safe driving record as determined by the employer.Pre-employment testing:Components of the following pre-employment testing may be conducted and must be successfully completed by the employee:Criminal history background checks.Physical Capacity Profile Level 4.Drug screen.Alcohol testing.The work environment and conditions described here are encountered in performing the