Water Distribution Maintenance Technician

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Great opportunity for competitive salary, excellent benefits and PERA retirement!

The Village of Ruidoso is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Water/Waste Water Maintenance Worker I is responsible for assisting in the installation, repair and servicing of water mains, service lines, water wells, booster stations, water meters and sewer lines. This position is under the general supervision of the Water/ Waste Water Foreman. This is a full-time non-exempt position and regular work is 40 hours per week but the schedule may be adjusted based on the needs of the department.

Extended hours may be required for emergency situations and this position must be able to adapt to flexible work schedules as established by Department and respond to call outs.

The Water/Waste Water Maintenance Worker I is responsible for assisting in the installation, repair and servicing of water mains, service lines, water wells, booster stations, water meters and sewer lines. This position is under the general supervision of the Water/ Waste Water Foreman. This is a full-time non-exempt position and regular work is 40 hours per week but the schedule may be adjusted based on the needs of the department.

Extended hours may be required for emergency situations and this position must be able to adapt to flexible work schedules as established by Department and respond to call outs.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Installs, services, replaces, cleans and repairs main water lines, sewer collection lines, man holes, meters and meter cans; completes and turns in work orders.
• Works on repairing water line leaks, setting water taps and placing valves.
• Operates a pipe locator to locate meters, valve boxes and manholes; completes report on work requests, raises water valves and meter boxes.
• Maintains and installs fire hydrants; installs new service lines and fire protection lines.
• Operates tampers and jackhammers.
• Inspects new water and sewer taps and sewers by stringing lines for specialized camera.
• Must respond to emergencies and be willing to work on call rotation schedule and take responsibilities for after-hours problems required.

• Shoveling dirt, loading, hauling grit and construction materials, lifting and carrying tools and supplies.
• Assisting backhoe operators by watching for hazards.
• Performs equipment and grounds maintenance repairs, assists with pump repairs, and completes work orders.
• Completes personal timesheet accurately and timely. Ensures time is reported based on actual time worked and through the employee self-service computer system.
• May respond to questions from public regarding water shutoffs, water outages, and meter changes.
• Responsible for maintenance of assigned vehicle.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and workshops as needed.
• Ensures that any on-the-job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions.
• Adheres to all Village of Ruidoso Policies and Personnel Policies.
• Ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported.
• The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employees may perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, driving or riding in vehicles.
• Medium - Heavy physical work requires lifting items up to 50+/- pounds; balancing, bending, stooping, climbing,…