JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for leading a crew in the maintenance of water lines, fire hydrants, and water valves.
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Performs emergency water main repairs.
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Relocates and extends water lines.
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Assists with water line taps and fire hydrant repairs.
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Assists in selection, training, and evaluation of assigned staff.
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Restores city rights of way and private property disturbed by construction.
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Performs concrete and asphalt repairs to restore property to usable condition.
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Performs valve maintenance and water line mapping.
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Cross-trains with other divisions and assists as-needed.
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Serves on-call for snow/ice operations.
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Performs distribution water maintenance.
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Serves as the department’s utility maintenance specialist.
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Serves on-call every sixth week and more frequently as-needed. On-call requires a 30-minute response time.
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Locates utilities as-needed.
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Oversees the flushing of the water distribution system annually.
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Supervises and assists in making water connections to water mains for houses and businesses.
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Complies with established safety standards and regulations. Promotes safety and helps set standards.
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Establishes work zones to ensure the safety of staff members and the general public.
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Determines necessary materials, equipment, and personnel required to perform assigned tasks.
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Build and maintain tactful, effective/positive working relationship with co-workers, other city employees, and the public.
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Foster and contribute to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
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Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
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Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
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Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
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Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid CDL Class B driver's license with air brake and tank vehicle endorsements within 6 months of hire.
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Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
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Must obtain DS3 certification within 6 months of hire (requires 3 total years in water distribution to earn).
