Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker

The Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker I assists in constructing, repairing, and maintaining water and sewer lines.

• Reads meters for billing.
• Assists in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines and mains.
• Performs daily inspections of sewer lift stations and maintains records.
• Makes water and sewer taps.
• Operates a backhoe, vacuum truck, and pumps.
• Changes and sets meters and meter boxes.
• Assists in locating and repairing leaks in water lines and meters.
• Connects and disconnects water and sewer services.
• Locates water and sewer lines.
• Assists in laying pipe as needed.
• Installs backflow prev enters.
• Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing fire hydrants.
• Repairs lawns after service has been repaired and/or restored.
• Repairs utility cuts necessitated by water and sewer repairs.
• Assists in emergency repairs as required.
• Assists other crews as directed.
• Maintains well houses, lift stations, pumps, and chlorine equipment and keeps accurate records.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and tools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or

Certifications:

Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. At a minimum a Certification in Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester or Water Distribution Systems Operator State License. Water Distribution Systems Operator supersedes a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester State Certification, or a Wastewater Operator Class III, Water Operator Class III, or a Water Operator Class III (G) State License.

Special Requirements: This position may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends to respond to emergency issues.

• Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines and mains.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining, and repairing water and sewer lines and water mains.
• Skill in the use of a sewer rodding machine and various hand tools.
• Skill in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines and mains.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use small office equipment and computers for data entry and word processing.
• Ability to use or repair small, medium, and heavy equipment and machinery.

Salary: $21.96 per hour

Job Open Until Filled

EOE and Drug Free Workplace

Benefits:
The City offers an excellent benefits package, including ~100% coverage on medical and dental insurance for the employee, life insurance, long-term disability, pension, FMLA leave, and continuing education assistance.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other legally protected status.