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Definition Under the general supervision and direction of the Water and Wastewater Manager, perform skilled work pertaining to the operations, maintenance, and construction of the city drinking water and wastewater systems.

Job Duties/Functions

• Maintains and operates water system to ensure reasonable pressure and adequate service.
• Performs telemetry and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Maintains, constructs, and installs main lines, service lines, fire hydrants, meters, wells, valves, pressure regulators, pump stations, tanks, etc.
• Repairs and installs surface features damaged during system maintenance, including landscaping, sprinklers, asphalt, concrete, etc.
• Responds to customer complaints regarding flooding, water service, leaks, low pressure, frozen lines, basement backups and other related matters.
• Delivers notices to customers regarding water turn-offs.
• Operates and maintains various types of heavy, light, and complex equipment that is used in the maintenance and construction of the drinking water systems (backhoes, ten-wheeler trucks, excavators, high pressure machines, hand tools, etc.).
• Completes work orders and various other records pertaining to work activities.
• Cleans and maintains regional lift stations.
• Inspects manholes for debris and infiltration.
• Cleans sewer mains using Vacuum truck.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent education required.  Three years of experience or technical training in water works, equipment operation, construction or closely related area is required to be eligible for this position; some crew leader/supervisory skills are helpful.

Special Requirements

• Because employee will be operating City-owned vehicles, individuals must possess a valid Class B driver's license and have an acceptable driving record, compliant with City Driving Policy.
• Will be required to obtain and maintain state water and wastewater certifications, as required by the Public Works Director.
• Be available to work odd hours nights/weekends and be available for on-call issues as necessary.
• Employee must pass a pre-employment background check
• Employee must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of, skill in, and ability to:

• Communicate orally with customers, clients, or the public in a face-to-face one-to-one setting.
• Learn the policies and procedures of the City
• Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's water and wastewater distribution systems.
• Produce written documents in the English language, with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• State and federal safety and water quality regulations associated with the distribution of potable water.
• The use and care of equipment and tools used in constructing, maintaining, and repairing of the City's water distribution system.
• Trench safety, hard hat, reflective vest, and other safety regulations.
• Work cooperatively with other city employees, contractors, and the public.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear.
• Employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor setting. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderately quiet to extremely loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with di abilities to perform some of the essential functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included do not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs and direction of the City by the City Council and requirements of the job change.

Benefits

A full benefit package is available for this position.