Utility Worker - Water​/Wastewater

Position: Utility Worker I - Water/Wastewater
Location: Winfield

Description

Alliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company with an open Utility Worker I position in the Winfield, MO area.

This is manual and semi-skilled work involving the maintenance and repair of water and wastewater systems, equipment, and associated facilities. The work is performed under general supervision of the manager.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm with On-call and Standby Hours

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems
• Conducts periodic rounds of assigned facilities to monitor plant operations, evaluate equipment performance, investigate equipment problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action as directed.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on water and/or wastewater plant equipment such as pumps, meters, lab equipment, lift stations, sewer lines, manholes and/or water wells, water mains, valves, hydrants, boosters, other service lines, streets and/or parks; assists in repair of vehicles and/or other public works facilities and equipment.
• Assists or performs preventive maintenance and repair on assigned water, wastewater, streets and/or grounds maintenance related equipment including mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure proper and safe operations.
• Performs preventive cleaning of collection systems using jetters, cables and rod machines; provides maintenance and repair on blocked systems.
• Installs new and repaired equipment as directed; performs inspections of equipment according to directions.
• Follows safety rules set by company, state and federal regulations which may include participating in safety meetings, inspecting equipment, assisting and/or advising co-workers of possible safety hazards.
• Assists in location of water and sewer mains and manholes.
• Assists in the installation of water line services.
• Assists in the inspection of new installations of water and sewer lines and appurtenances, new water and wastewater facilities, streets and/or grounds maintenance facilities.
• Cleans and maintains facilities, equipment, and tools, and performs grounds work such as yard repairs, mowing, trimming, and painting as directed.
• Maintains records of corrective and preventive maintenance according to set procedures.
• Completes assigned paperwork including work orders and the recording of test results according to set procedures.
• Assists in ordering supplies and equipment as directed or required; maintains inventory according to procedures.
• Operates and drives assigned vehicles as needed to provide effective and safe service to client and customer.
• Performs customer service functions as assigned.
• Performs relief operation of plants as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years' experience in maintenance and repair of water and/or wastewater facilities
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, comprehend job orders and/or instructions with the skill to write and complete forms and notices
• Knowledge of state and federal standards and regulations governing water/wastewater collection, treatment, and distribution.
• Knowledge of safety standards and precautions related to water or wastewater operations.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of wastewater system and/or water system maintenance and repair.
• Ability to make repairs on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to read meters and gauges and interpret findings.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Possess an appropriate level certification in water and/or wastewater as necessary per division.
• Ability to use and maintain tools, equipment, and computers associated with water or wastewater operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, clients, vendors, and the public.
• On a daily basis:
  • Perform heavy labor including walking long distances, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and digging
  • Can work in confined spaces and wear appropriate safety equipment
  • Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, twist, push, pull and otherwise manipulate equipment ranging from small hand tools to objects and equipment up to 100lbs.
  • Visually assess construction, maintenance, and repair needs
  • Climb and work from ladders and stairs
  • Perform outside work in extreme weather conditions
  • Work and be exposed to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes and/or potentially hazardous chemicals