Water Maintenance Worker

Description

This is responsible work of considerable difficulty performed on the municipal water distribution system and its components. Work involves water system maintenance work requiring skills learned through experience on related jobs and the operation of light automotive equipment on a limited incidental basis. Standard work assignments are performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Water Maintenance Crew leader; new work assignments are carried out under rather close supervision until learned. Work is normally reviewed upon completion for adherence to standards and instructions and through inspections, work reports prepared, and achievement of desired results.

Examples of Duties

• Perform maintenance and repair work on municipal water distribution system and its components; inspects jobs under way and upon completion; advises on work problems.
• Operates a side tapping machine in the installation and repair of water lines; operates a back hoe in digging ditches to perform maintenance and repair work.
• Makes general and difficult system repairs; repairs water leaks and mains; locates meters and valves and repairs fire hydrants.
• Operates a variety of maintenance and related equipment including water pumps, portable generators, air compressors, side tapping machine, and winch lines in performing system repairs and maintenance work.
• Able to operate the Vactor Truck.

Ability To

• Deal with the public in general and difficult work situations.
• Perform work independently under limited supervision.
• Ensure that proper on-the-job safety procedures are followed and safety equipment is properly and consistently used.
• Communicate orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders professionally.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Majority of work is performed in an outdoor setting in all conditions including hot, cold, wet and dry weather. Work requires traveling to construction sites and the ability to traverse a variety of natural and altered ground surfaces which may be uneven, wet or slippery or sloped.

Benefits

• Healthcare/Wellness: Medical - choice between a lower deductible PPO, an HSA-compatible PPO, and an HMO. All plans administered by BCBS. 75% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s). Working spouse exclusion applies, however, to the Medical Plan. Dental - PPO. Administered by BCBS. 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s). Vision - PPO. Administered by VSP. 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Extensive Wellness program: including an annual Health Club Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): for assistance with work, health & life topics such as overall wellbeing, relationship management, workplace challenges, addiction, child/elder care resources, legal advice, financial guidance, nutrition & physical health.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, provided on the following dates: 1 week at 6 months of service, 1 week at 1 year of service, 2 weeks at 2 years of service, 3 weeks at 5 years of service, 4 weeks at 11 years of service, 5 weeks at 20 years of service. 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve (1/2 day), 2 personal days provided each year. Opportunity to earn a Wellness Day each year. 1 sick day earned each month, up to a maximum bank of 60 days.
• Voluntary Life Insurance buy-up.
• Retirement: Automatic enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Pension – benefit details can be found here. Voluntary retirement options available: 457 Account (similar to a 401k), Roth IRA.