Water​/Construction Maintenance Worker

The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction, distribution, maintenance, and repair of the water utility system.

Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair which may include a dump truck, tapping machine, tamping machine, pipe horn, pipe saw, pipe locator, mower, weedeater, jackhammer, air compressor, drill press, post hole digger, shovel, axe, saw, mechanic tools, etc.

Transports, loads, and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.

Performs manual work functions associated with water system construction, maintenance, and repair which may include locating/marking water lines, repairing pipeline breaks/leaks, conducting water taps, repairing/servicing fire hydrants, laying/installing pipe, installing/repairing water meters, boring under roadways, packing dirt, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, etc.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning shop and work areas, etc.; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Maintains adequate supply of equipment, tools, supplies, and materials on department truck for use at work sites.

Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, drawings, and other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, work tickets, drawings, maps, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate.

Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.

Responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, the public, or other individuals.

Performs various tasks associated with maintaining buildings, grounds, and work areas (which may include mowing grass, planting sod, cutting weeds, picking up trash and litter, etc.).

Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or technical training involving equipment operation or construction/maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) or obtain it within six (6) months of hire.

Water Distribution License preferred.

Data Utilization:
Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record, and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural, or composition characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures, or routines.

Human Interaction:
Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures, and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning:
Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:
Requires the ability to exercise judgment,…