Water Emergency Repair Worker (2nd Shift)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in performing emergency services relating to the water distribution system of the City; performs related work as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Answers complaints or reports of main breaks, service breaks, leaks, damaged or leaking fire hydrants and drives emergency truck to the scene.
• Verifies main breaks, locates curb boxes, manholes and turnoff valves.
• Notifies concerned parties of water shutoff and informs them of the procedures to follow.
• Shuts off mains and notifies proper personnel.
• Controls water of cut service lines and determines responsibility of repairs.
• Locates damaged fire hydrants and turns off water at branch valve or main and reports a hydrant out of service.
• Removes customers' defective water meters, inserts replacement meters, and brings non-functional meters into the shop.
• Makes turn-offs and turn-ons for repairs or collections as needed.
• Determines the responsible party for repairs of service leaks.
• Sets up traffic patterns and barricades with or without flashers and takes other necessary actions to insure safety.
• Pumps out fire hydrants as needed.
• Ranges for water supply for out of service customers by connecting as hose to an adjacent house or structure.
• Makes minor repairs on various water facilities. May inspect and exercise valves.
• Digs up curb boxes and valves, lifts valve/manhole covers and loosens manhole covers or breaks blacktop covering manhole covers using various tools.
• Maintains records as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge Of Water distribution system including materials and procedures used
• Safety procedures
• The hand tools used in the work
• Skill in: Map and atlas reading
• Preparing reports and work records
• Dealing effectively with the public
• Ability to: Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency tests and two (2) years experience in the maintenance of underground utilities that are under pressure.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• None

PYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee will occasionally stand and sit.
• The employee will frequently walk.
• The employee will occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, drag and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching may occur with this position.
• Work Environment
• The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• This employee will frequently work in conditions where fume and dust are present.
• This employee will be constantly exposed to odors, gases and poor ventilation.