Water Maintenance Worker

Position: Water Maintenance Worker 1
Summary

About Our Opportunity:

We are currently hiring a full-time, non-exempt Water Maintenance Worker I to join the Water Resources Department in the Water Maintenance Division. The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of responsible unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled work in maintenance and construction of water lines and fixtures, and asphalt and concrete repairs for the City's Water Resources Department.

This posting has been extended in order to expand the pool of applicants. Prior applicants need not apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude

them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties

may be required and assigned.

Installs, maintains and repairs water lines and related system components: assists with the installation of water

main taps, lines, and hydrants; clears debris from manholes, water lines, rights of way, easements, valve boxes,

hydrants, etc.; inspects and evaluates condition of systems; diagnoses leaks, blockages or other problems;

excavates around water mains and hydrants; cuts in valves, tees, and beds; saw cuts driveways, sidewalks, curbs,

and roads; removes and replaces service lines and hydrants; checks and greases seals and

gaskets; performs confined space entries in manholes; cleans manholes and lines; and changes out rings and lids on

manholes, etc.

Receives and completes work orders: gathers tools and equipment needed to complete work activities; picks up

and transports materials, tools, and supplies; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs preventive

maintenance and minor repairs as needed; and notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements and repairs.

Performs related activities: repairs asphalt, concrete, yards, and other areas that are disrupted as a result of repair

work; rakes and preps yards for seed, hay, and sod; and puts out pine straw and lime where needed.

Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure

safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around

project or work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears protective gear.

Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, tools, and supplies to complete essential functions, such as

backhoe, track hoe, excavator, service truck, dump truck, trailer, loader, tamp, water pump, saws, vac truck,

crescent wrenches, pipe wrenches, brick hammers, copper crimpers, impact guns, Sawzall's, or other equipment,

tools, and supplies.

Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition:

inspects equipment; checks fluid levels; replaces fluid; greases equipment; fuels vehicles, replaces parts; washes

and cleans equipment; cleans shop and work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and

safety; and reports faulty equipment.

Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate

work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated

time frames and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains

as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, activity logs, timesheets, pre-inspection logs,

pressure relief valve records, tools and parts sheets, and other documentation; compiles data for further

processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet,

database, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential

functions.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

High…