Watermain and Service Repair Worker

POSITION SUMMARY

The Watermain and Service Repair Worker will perform work of moderate difficulty in performing a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks involved in the repair and construction of watermain and service connections and the installation of services of various sizes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Breaks up pavement with air hammer
• Digs and backfills ditches and excavations
• Loads and unloads equipment of materials
• Assists in lowering pipes and fittings into trenches and makes connection by bolting and caulking
• Bores horizontal holes under streets and sidewalks for the placement of service connections
• Assists in operating tapping machine to bore holes into watermain and completes service connections
• Helps in making service line connections and in repairing various types of pipe
• Makes measurements, cuts, bends, straightens, flares, and attaches fittings on copper piping
• Installs sleeves and compression fittings
• Aids in coupling lead service pipes in the repair of lead service lines
• Replaces and/or makes repair to leaking water hydrants, valves, and services
• Tunnels under surface structure for the repair or replacement of watermains or connections
• Operates air compressor, jack hammer, air tamper, pneumatic piercing tool, pumps, and related tools
• Cleans up area where maintenance work has been performed
• Patches holes in streets and places barricades and safety equipment around construction area
• Cribbs or reinforces holes or trenches as required
• Drives truck in connection with work performed

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of common tools, parts, methods, and procedures used for making service pipe connections and repairs to water lines and appurtenances to the water distribution system
• General construction and excavation work over four feet (4') in depth
• Hazard and safety precautions of the work
• Skill in performing manual work under a variety of adverse weather and work conditions
• Working in restricted or confined work areas
• Understanding and carrying out work orders
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Using hand and power tools
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to approximately ninety (90) pounds
• Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and work in confined spaces
• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Ability to read at the eight (8th) grade level
• One (1) year of manual labor work experience which includes the use of hand and pneumatic tools

Additional or Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid State of Ohio Class B Commercial Driver's License without restriction as to the operation of vehicles with air brakes

PLEASE NOTE

As of July 1, 2026, the civil service commission has temporarily waived the requirement to possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) upon hire. Applicants will have nine (9) months to obtain their Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Not specified

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• In this position, the employee will occasionally stand and sit. The employee will frequently walk. The employee will occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, drag and/or move up to 100 pounds. Frequently stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching may occur with this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This employee will frequently work in conditions where fume and dust are present. This employee will be constantly exposed to odors, gases and poor ventilation.