Water Distribution Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

Position Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Duration: Approximately three (3) months
Hours: 35–40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pay: $18.50/per hour

Starts: Fall & Winter

POSITION SUMMARY

Entry-level position requiring a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled work in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Village water facilities and distribution system, stormwater drainage systems, and water meter reading.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects, maintains and/or repairs utility infrastructure, including, but not limited to, water meters, fire hydrants, water service lines, stormwater, and irrigation systems to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Performs required labor involved in construction, reconstruction and maintenance projects, including but not limited to pavement repair, ditch digging, installing/repairing water services, mains and pipes, storm water piping, stormwater ponds maintenance and mowing, manhole inspection, line cleaning, inlet/outlet maintenance and trenching, shoring and backfilling.
• Reads water meters in assigned areas and provides accurate data for utility billing; Rechecks readings as directed to determine abnormal consumption patterns and notes any unusual changes and other maintenance items such as leaks, damaged meters and unusual meter readings and initiates corrective action.
• Performs water service disconnects, reconnects and new service orders as directed.
• Responds to complaints such as, but not limited to, water leaks, pressure loss, and no water, evaluates situation and explains findings to supervisor and/or customer service department.
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipes, gate valves and fittings. Installs water services, fire hydrants, back-flow prevention devices and other apparatuses in the utility system and assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities, and water meter testing consumption, among others.
• Contacts and provides notices to residents and business owners in areas where water service will be interrupted and provides reasonable explanation.

• Operates a variety of powered construction and maintenance equipment used in the Utilities Department, including but not limited to bobcat, backhoe/loader.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel, sand and other various payloads.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, citizens, engineers, contractors, vendors and others in a courteous and professional manner that builds cooperation and consensus.
• Conforms with, abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions and all safety rules, and wears/uses all appropriate safety equipment.
• Assists other departments as necessary by directive from Department Head.
• Perform other related duties and assumes other responsibilities as necessary or as delegated.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education, Experience, Licensing & Certification

• High School diploma or equivalency
• One (1) years’ experience in utility, maintenance or construction field preferred
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screening

Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of equipment, vehicles, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, reconstruction and repair activities of municipal utility systems, public works, and parks and recreation operations.
• Basic skill in operation of all listed tools, vehicles, rolling stock and equipment.
• Ability to safely perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and print legibly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to learn mechanical procedures.