Water Maintenance Worker

Essential Functions

• Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal staff and external customers.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
• Perform semi-skilled and assist in skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction and repair of water utility systems including: make service taps and set proper metering devices; locate lines and related equipment; Construct water lines and related installations according to proper grade and alignment; install and maintain fire service lines, hydrants, mains and valves.
• Train to operate and use a variety of equipment and machinery in the construction and maintenance of water utility lines including loaders, backhoes, tapping machines, dump trucks, box blades and pumps; maintain all tools and equipment.
• Assist in removal and installation water meters; provide assistance in the location of meters and water lines; assist in water service turn-off/ons.
• Aid in installing and servicing smart meters.
• Perform utility locates and utilize the current 811 system.
• Observe all established safety standards while performing work including the wearing of safety apparel, proper placement of work barricades and warning signs and grounding of machinery and equipment.
• Respond to service calls concerning water emergencies, water outages and various water service problems; work to reduce state of emergency and correct problems;
• Assist in inventory of stock materials.
• Participate in stand-by duty as scheduled by supervisory staff.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Participate in the inspection of work completed by outside contractors; locate underground water lines for other utilities or work crews.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of General construction practices and techniques Safe work practices. General construction materials Ability To Utilize basic tools and equipment used in construction.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Perform work during adverse weather conditions.
• Perform work in confined spaces
• Perform work with manual dexterity and coordination.
• Read and interpret maps, blueprints and utilize City GIS system.

Supplemental Information

• No experience required, but prior plumbing or utility construction experience is preferred.
• Training Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Additional training in water distribution services, utility maintenance work or a related field is preferred.
• Licenses Or Certifications Employee must possess a valid drivers license and maintain insurab lity as determined by the Citys insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements. Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Class A commercial drivers license within twelve (12) months of hire. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Grade IV Water Operators License within twelve(12) months of hire.
• Salary Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.
• Working Hours Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. On-call rotations which include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Residency All Distribution, Engineering, Dispatch, Transmission/Substation Division Personnel must live within 30- minute distance of 1116 W. North Front St, Grand Island, Nebraska. The shortest route available on Google maps will be used to determine commute time.
• Exam A mechanical aptitude exam will be administered to a selected amount of qualified candidates. Other Candidates are subject to a background check.