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Water Maintenance Worker I or II

Syracuse City, Utah · Syracuse, UT · 1 mo ago
Management$19.57–$28.68/hrFull-time

Department: Public Works | Reports To: Water Maintenance Superintendent | Status: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt (Hourly)

Pay

  • Water I: $19.57 – $28.68 (typical starting wage $19.57 – $24.13)
  • Water II: $23.66 – $33.54 (typical starting wage $23.66 – $28.60)
  • Water III: $25.86 – $36.01 (typical starting wage $25.86 – $30.94)

Schedule

Monday‑Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM or Tuesday‑Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. On‑call shifts required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of culinary and secondary water systems. It also includes proper maintenance of all water‑division vehicles and equipment and assisting public works personnel in safe, proper, and efficient execution of tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Understand job duties, proper equipment uses, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
  • Monitor pressure stations and telemeter equipment.
  • Perform installation or repair of water service connections.
  • Repair or replace fire hydrants and plugged water meters.
  • Repair water mains.
  • Tear out and repair street when locating and uncovering broken lines.
  • Assist in placement of pipe.
  • Flag on‑coming vehicles to protect the public and workers.
  • Take on‑call shifts and respond as needed during nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Respond to emergencies as needed, even when not on a designated on‑call shift.
  • Maintain a productive working environment, fostering cooperation with co‑workers, peers, and the public.
  • Assist with other public works functions, such as snow clearing, street and environmental maintenance.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Water Superintendent.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of safety procedures; machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Skilled in handling multiple projects with interruptions, prioritizing and organizing workload to meet deadlines, watching indicators to ensure machines operate properly, and using electronic technology for reporting, inspections, mapping, work orders, communication, timekeeping, and efficiency‑enhancing software.
  • Ability to receive and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to work a rotating on‑call schedule in addition to the regular schedule.
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations and handle them properly.
  • Ability to properly mix chemicals according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to lift 25–50 pounds and must be able to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions. Noise levels are generally loud to very loud from maintenance equipment. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with water pipe and sewage maintenance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, solvents, and oils. Occasionally, work occurs near moving mechanical parts, at heights, or in wet and humid conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
  • Valid Utah Class “D” driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 14 days of hire).
  • Valid off‑highway vehicle license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
  • Residence within 25 road miles of City Hall for rapid response.

Level II Qualifications

  • All Minimum Qualifications.
  • Obtain a valid Class A CDL with air brakes & tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
  • Obtain within 24 months of hire: Water Operator Distribution 4 certification, Flagger certificate, Forklift certificate, Trench Safety training, and Confined Space training.
  • Three (3) years or more of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level III Qualifications

  • All Level II Qualifications.
  • Six (6) years or more of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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