Maintenance Worker

Maintenance And Replacement Of Water Mains

This is work in the maintenance and replacement of water mains, hydrants, valves, and service lines. These employees perform semiskilled maintenance tasks or assist skilled workers in the performance of maintenance work. Employees also perform skilled, safe operation of trucks and other powered equipment, including any attached mechanical equipment. The primary emphasis of the job is on the performance of a variety of tasks which require general mechanical ability rather than a high degree of skill in any particular trade. Work is supervised and inspected while in process and upon completion by a supervisor. This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity and / or emergency response operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions. Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration. Posting may close at any time.

Examples of work performed include :

• Assist in construction and repair of water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, and related facilities.
• Assist in installing, operating, repairing, and replacing water distribution system appurtenances.
• Perform minor servicing work on equipment, such as refueling, lubricating, washing, and making minor adjustments.
• Operate a truck and assist in loading and unloading materials such as sand, stone, cement, pipes, brick, gravel, dirt, and other similar items.
• Operate heavy equipment with attachments, various types of tools and equipment.
• Dig ditches and other excavations.

Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of work include :

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links :