Temp Utility Worker

Essential Functions

• Performs general clean-up of grounds and facilities.
• Cleans and paints station and treatment plant equipment and appurtenances.
• Makes repairs to meters 5/8 to 2.
• Investigates customer complaints.
• Investigates high bills.
• Inspects services and facilities as a result of all types of complaints or investigation work orders.
• Flushes and services mains.
• Inspects fire services.
• Inspects double check valves.
• Collects water samples.
• Turns on and off meters.
• Reads meters of all sizes.
• Designates account numbers for new services.
• Records meter and service repair requirements and makes necessary repairs.
• Rechecks meter reads.
• Repairs mains, services and appurtenances, including all functions.
• Cleans and/or changes meters 5/8 through 1.
• Replaces boxes and covers.
• Operates system valves as required.
• Notifies customers for shutdowns.
• Completes necessary paperwork.
• Assists in setting, replacing or removing 1-1/2 through 2 meters.
• Checks customer lot size for service installations.
• Locates company facilities to a minor extent.

• Adjust or replace meter boxes as necessary
• Performs work on site at assigned location
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or possession of a GED.
• Construction or plumbing experience equivalent to a laborer or apprentice.
• Valid Driver's License

• Knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of pumps, pump controls and related equipment.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices involved in water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices and procedures for water and wastewater systems, and work site safety,
• Knowledge of plumbing and pipe fitting repair and installation.
• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specification and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to regularly interact with employees, public, and customers requiring common sense, tact and diplomacy in order to accomplish assignments.