Seasonal - Water Distribution Intern - Utilities

WATER DISTRIBUTION INTERN

Position Title:

Water Distribution Intern

Department:
Utilities

Reports To:

Line Maintenance Superintendent

Salary Range: N/A – Temporary Position (no benefits)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Last Update:
April 7, 2025

The Water Distribution Intern performs semi-skilled work in a wide variety of water maintenance, asset management and construction tasks.

Duties and responsibilities are designed to further prepare the incumbent for a successful career in Water / Wastewater Operations. Employee does not have supervisory responsibility for subordinate personnel.

• Assist with new water main service taps for residential and commercial.
• Assist in the repair of water main breaks and water service leaks.
• Assist with mainline valve exercising program.
• Assist with fire hydrant maintenance program.
• Assist with Asset management collection and tracking.
• Weed eat and or mow around fire hydrants and manholes.
• Paints and maintains fire hydrants.
• Vehicle, tools and equipment cleaning.
• Assist with sewer main cleaning and camera inspections.
• Ability to perform physical labor in varied climates.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, other employees and the general public.

High School Diploma or GED required. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Automobiles, pick‑up trucks, self‑propelled tractor‑mowers, pumps, motors, lifting equipment, hand tools, and personal computers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the position, the employee must be capable to negotiate rough terrain on foot to access maintenance problems; must be capable of occasionally lifting fifty to one-hundred pounds (50-100 lbs.) during execution of duties.

The position requires mobility to complete errands, flexibility of body, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, this position functions primarily on a job site. Manual labor is required. Adverse weather conditions including prolonged exposure to temperature and precipitation extremes are a factor, as is exposure to fuels, exhaust, and hazardous implements and equipment.

Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check. Successful pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background checks are required. Job related skill tests may be required.

The City of Gardner is an equal opportunity employer. Any applicant/employee with a disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act may request an accommodation to perform the functions of this position. Requests should be directed to the immediate supervisor.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work 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.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.