JOB The Town of Nags Head is looking for a team player to join our water crew! This position will provide work in installation and repair of water meters, lines and appurtenances, and skilled work operating and maintaining the municipal water plant and distribution system related systems and equipment.
This position requires shift work including on-call, evenings, weekends and holidays. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Makes continuous daily visits to water treatment facilities checking and documenting readings and calibrations; collecting and testing water samples for quality; adjusts chemical feed rates of plant equipment and checks functioning of meters and pumps
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Performs daily chlorine, PH, hardness, chlorides, and iron analysis on water and record results.
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Calculates chemical dosage from readings and adjusts ensure optimum plant performance and records results in log book
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Enters daily readings into computer
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Gathers water samples to determine water quality
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Performs preventive maintenance and repair to sites as needed
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Repairs and maintains equipment such as pumps, motors, etc.
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Assists with related construction, installation or other related work within distribution system
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Reads water meters as needed or required; makes connects and disconnects of water services
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Responds to complaints as needed or assigned and reports all complaints to supervisor
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Maintains plant inventory, operating, and maintenance records
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Adheres to and complies with OSHA and other safety standards
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Performs free and total chlorine field analysis
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Completes work order forms and other work records
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Exercises and maintains water system valves
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Repairs line leaks; makes water taps, installs and removes water meters
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Changes water meters; repairs meter leaks; performs water pressure tests
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Installs, maintains, repairs and replaces fire hydrants
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Locates water lines and main service lines for contractors and other utility companies
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Performs landscaping and surface restoration at job site; patches asphalt
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Runs errands, picks up supplies and materials
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Performs other utilities and general services work as assigned
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Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; pumps, motors, and lawn equipment
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Operates trucks, tractors, back-hoe, tapping machines and other equipment in connection with water system maintenance
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Performs general custodial and grounds maintenance work; mows grass, sprays weeds and cut bushes and brush
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May be required to work outside normal work hours in an emergency or on-call basis.
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Performs related tasks as required
