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;
• Advise 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.

• Ability to operate the Vactor Truck.

• Responsible for ensuring that proper on-the-job safety procedures are followed and safety equipment is consistently and properly used.

Performs related work as required.

Education/Experience

Typical Qualifications: General Skill Levels Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of vocational/technical school; considerable experience with maintenance functions in the water distribution system; or any equivalent combination of training and experience to provide the outlined knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

Skills

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.
• Occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software systems including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.
• JULIE regulations.

• Knowledge of Municipal water system grid and its components.
• Tools, equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance,