Operations and Maintenance Worker I

Operations & Maintenance Worker I

Under supervision of the Operations & Maintenance Associate Manager and Operations & Maintenance Manager, the Operations & Maintenance Worker I is responsible for water distribution and collection system maintenance work and performing routine and repetitive maintenance, installation, and repair assignments of the District's water and wastewater collection system. This is an entry-level position in CWVD's Operations and Maintenance Worker series. When sufficient experience, a specified level of certifications has been obtained, and an ability to work independently has been demonstrated, an employee may be eligible for promotion to an O&M Worker II position.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Assist with the maintenance and repair of the District's water distribution and sewer collection systems including water lines, sewer lines, valves, water meters, and hydrants; ensure safe working conditions of systems;
• Assist with basic technical job-related duties and tasks in preparation for potential future advancement;
• Read water consumption meters; turn meters on and off as needed; inspect meters to ensure accurate readings; repair and replace faulty meters;
• Inspect and maintain sewer collection lines and manholes and ensure pipes are free from debris and cracks; remove plugs and repair pipes as needed;
• Perform manual labor such as digging trenches, exposing pipelines, repairing pipelines and / or service laterals, hauling material, and cleaning work sites;
• Complete Underground Service Alert (USA) markings;
• Ensure all tools are properly maintained, cleaned, and available;
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of service vehicles;
• Inventory and maintain parts and equipment availability on the service vehicles with the ability to identify different parts and equipment and perform parts assembly;
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed such as confined space entry; assist in the setup and breakdown of temporary traffic control;
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and assigned;
• Respond to emergencies as required; and
• Possibly perform standby hours and rotation upon possession of appropriate certifications.

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