Water / Wastewater Service Worker

Water / Wastewater Service Worker

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is currently accepting online applications for a Water / Wastewater Service Worker with Water & Sewer Services Line Maintenance and Construction Division. The employee performs intermediate skilled mechanical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of water lines, pumps, taps and mains in water / wastewater system; does related work as required. Employees in this class perform repair and maintenance on broken wastewater lines; installation of water / wastewater equipment; maintenance of equipment and supply inventories; all work is supervised while in progress and reviewed upon completion.

Essential Functions of Position :

• Performs repairs on broken water / wastewater lines and equipment;
• Replaces frames and covers;
• Installs water / wastewater taps, meters, meter boxes, hydrants, valves and other appurtenances;
• Repairs manholes;
• Operates core drilling machine, tap machine, air compressor, jack hammer, pipe saw, service truck, and various hand tools;
• Performs general clerical skills in filling out work orders;
• Utilizes appropriate maps and drawings to locate work site areas in coordination with supervisor;
• Ensures highest safety precautions during task performance;
• Communicates with supervisor before, during, and after task performance;
• Ensures work, maintenance, and repairs are completed properly to avoid recurring failures;
• Ensures safety practices of workforce and facilities;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : General knowledge of the construction, assembly and maintenance on a wide variety of plumbing-type equipment; general knowledge and skill in the use of various tools and equipment necessary to perform tasks that vary in nature; ability to utilize safely and efficiently equipment such as air compressors, heavy machinery, etc.; ability to maintain highest level of safety to self, crew, and general public; ability to interpret maps and drawings related to tasks; good physical condition, and ability to endure frequent bending, walking, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, etc.

Acceptable Experience and Training : Completion of high school diploma or equivalent; on the job experience is the most effective means for mastering the nature of tasks performed generally one to three years of such experience is necessary to perform efficiently; supplemental training is desirable in the procurement of plumbing licensure; an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Must possess a valid commercial driver's license, Class A (57) with Tanker endorsement, issued by the state of Tennessee. Pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening and background check required.

EEO / AA This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law.