JOB
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Water Superintendent. Performs daily tasks as assigned. This position is a bargaining unit position with the United SteelWorkers Union.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Performs installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of water meters including remote reading devices
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Maintenance of pressure regulating valves; maintenance, repair, and installation of fire hydrants
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Maintenance and repair of all aspects of the water distribution system from ¾" water services to 20" mains
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Maintenance of sewer collection system (e.g., cleaning, televising, root cutting); maintenance of water meter and pressure regulating vaults
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Landscaping, grading, and seeding of yard, pours and finishes concrete sidewalks and approaches
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Tests water samples
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Operates heavy equipment (e.g., trucks, tractors, backhoe, front-end loader, air compressor, jet truck, mower
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Uses shop and/or hand tools (e.g., hammer, drill, staple gun, saw)
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Performs water ditches and sewer lateral inspections. Takes final meter readings on residential/commercial sites
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Walking and reading meters
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Handles delinquent accounts by making collections/distributing past due notices door-to-door
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Terminates water service by shutting off water service to customers
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Assists the public by providing routine information and answering questions
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Responds to customer complaints/need for service (e.g., high water bills, low water pressure, water taste, color, odor)
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Performs other related maintenance tasks and documents all work performed
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Installs/maintains water/sewer inventory and software/GIS mapping software packages
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Maintains water/sewer atlases
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Must be available for on-call or call in after normal business hours
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Performs other related duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of:
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Water distribution systems maintenance, construction, and repair
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Sewer collection system maintenance, construction, and repair
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Water meter maintenance and repair; general construction maintenance and repair; heavy and medium duty equipment operation and maintenance
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Department policies and procedures;* community resources and services; local geographical area
Skill in:
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Computer operation; use of modern office equipment
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Water/sewer system mechanics; motor vehicle operation
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Use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment
Ability to:
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Carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form
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Deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context
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Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; read and record figures accurately
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Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
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Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials
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Handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public
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Sort items into categories according to established methods; work alone on most tasks; cooperate with co-workers on group projects
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Answer routine telephone inquiries
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships
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Resolve complaints
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Demonstrate physical agility; lift objects up to 125 pounds occasionally; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions; travel to and gain access to work site; identify and distinguish colors; operate heavy equipment; utilize cleaning materials; read street/water maps; write reports and maintain lists
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Remains informed of current City regulations and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends staff meetings and continuing education conferences
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Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
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Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
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Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
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Performs other related duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
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Heavy: lift, push, pull 50 to 100 pounds occasionally; 20 to 50 pounds frequently
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Works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways
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Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds
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Works in a confined space (e.g., manhole)
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Works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed
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Works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms (e.g., manlifts)
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Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas
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Is exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db
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Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants
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Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous waste
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Is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions
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Is exposed to possible injury as a result of electrical shock
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Is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines
