Water Maintenance Worker II

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, services, cleans, and repairs main water lines; completes reports on work requests.
• Installs and replaces meters, prepares meter reading cards, and completes reports on work requests.
• Digs manholes for water systems; operates a pipe locator to locate meters, valve boxes and manholes; completes reports on work requests and provides senior level support to workers.
• Unplugs water service; raises water valves and meter boxes; maintains and installs fire hydrants and installs new service lines and fire protection lines.
• Responds to questions from the public regarding water shutoffs and meter changes.
• Provides assistance to operators in the operation and maintenance of wells, systems, and reservoirs; supports operators and mechanics of trucks, pickups, air compressors, cutting tools, and hydro stop equipment.
• Maintains yards, fences, irrigation systems, buildings and air conditioning systems at various wells, reservoirs, and water boost stations.
• Performs yard and weed control maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years experience in construction, building maintenance, irrigation installation, and maintenance, or related field.
• A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
• Valid driver’s license is required. Class A commercial driver's license must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• NM Level II Water Certification required.
• NMDOT Traffic Control Technician required within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• NM Level III Water Certification must be obtained within 12 months of meeting State of NM experience requirement.