Water Repair Worker

Position: WATER REPAIR WORKER 1
Introduction

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City's residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Purpose

The Water Repair Worker 1 locates and repairs valve and service access boxes in the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) distribution system and assists Water Distribution Investigators with conducting routine and emergency investigations.

The Water Repair Worker 1 is the first title in the Water Repair Worker series. Incumbents may progress through levels 1-3 based upon factors including successful completion of a probationary period, competency achievement, required experience, and job performance.

Essential Functions

Access Box Maintenance and Entry

• Use grabbers, hooks, magnets, and other tools to maintain access boxes by aligning the box, raising/lowering to proper grade, and cleaning of debris and other obstacles.
• Expose boxes using a variety of methods, including digging, breaking pavement, and chopping roots.
• Assist Water Distribution Investigators with operating curb stops, valves, and air vents; exercise curb stop and other valves by selecting the proper wrench and applying appropriate pressure and technique.
• Use a pipe locator to pinpoint MWW structures.
• Locate, thaw, make appurtenances operable, and provide emergency hose connections for the Meter Services staff, private plumbers, or in advance of repair crew activities.

Field Investigation Assistance

• Assist Water Distribution Investigators with field investigations relative to water distribution system damages.
• Interact with residents and coworkers in a polite and courteous manner.

Safety and Work Rules

• Perform all work safely, in accordance with departmental policies, municipal and state laws, and regulations.
• Abide by safety instructions and attend departmental meetings and training programs.
• Accurately document work activities and complete required paperwork, such as work logs and timecards.

General Maintenance

• Use basic mathematics to calculate amounts of materials needed for various tasks and mix proper proportions of materials.
• Maintain vehicles, compressors, equipment, and tools.
• Ensure adequate supplies and materials for a variety of job tasks.
• Report field inaccuracies for record correction.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

The Water Repair Worker 1 must be willing and able to do the following:

• Work either first, second, or third shift as assigned; work Saturday and Sunday on a rotating basis throughout the year, as scheduled or as assigned.
• Respond to emergencies such as building flooding, water main breaks, owner's leaks, service leaks, valve leaks, joint leaks, and hydrant defects.
• Respond to mandatory callouts to conduct emergency repair assignments and work for extended hours beyond the normal work shift to meet the needs of the utility.
• Work outdoors in variable and extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow) and throughout the entire MWW service area, including St. Francis, Greenfield, and Hales Corners.
• Tolerate various environmental conditions indoors and out (e.g., noise, vibration, dirt, pollen, and sewer gases).
• Work in confined space settings (training provided).
• Hear directions given in a noisy, distracting environment.
• See clearly both near and far to read signage and perform job duties safely and accurately.
• Perform strenuous physical work continuously for long periods of time.
• Perform physical activities in work environments that require walking, standing, and balancing; climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; crawling, crouching, stooping, and kneeling; and reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Perform physically demanding manual labor that includes climbing ladders, entering manholes and excavations, hand digging, and transferring and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs. alone or up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Have manual dexterity and strength to use various hand tools and power tools properly and safely.

The pre-employment medical requirements for this position include the following:

• Physical lift test
• Audiogram
• Vision test
• DOT drug screen

Minimum Requirements

At least eighteen years of age at time of application.

Valid driver license at time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment.

A good driving record at time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment.

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) (Class A or

B) without the Air Brakes restriction within the probationary period and throughout employment.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Passing probation in the Water Repair Worker 1 position is contingent upon the following:

• Acquiring and…