Yard Clerk

Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and receive complaints and requests for services.
• Record location and type of maintenance request into a log book or a computer.
• Distribute work orders among various crews.
• Give maintenance crews additional information and instruction by telephone or radio and post completed work orders into a log book or a computer.
• Use conventional written records or computer terminal, keyboard and printer to record maintenance data, office records and stock inventories.
• Track responses to requests and produce periodic reports and correspondence.
• Type, file, coordinate and maintain various filing systems utilizing the computer and/or written records.
• Answer inquiries received from other departments.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Typing speed of 30-35 wpm.
• Must have basic general clerical and secretarial skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with other employees and the public.
• Required to work any emergency directed by the Commission or its designee.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to open and close work orders daily.
• Knowledge of office record-keeping and equipment.
• Successful completion of the BWSC’s Apprentice Program unless otherwise agreed.
• May be required to complete Waste Water Collection Course and obtain certification.
• May be required to complete Water Distribution Course.

Qualifications

• Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.